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Citrusy Pale Ale

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Amber and lightly hazy, closer to copper than gold. Grapefruit zest and candied orange rind lead the nose, with pine resin behind them and toasted grain and caramel underneath. The hops stay in front on the palate in the older North American manner: citrus peel and resin over a caramel malt base that carries them without rounding them off. The bitterness runs medium to firm, and the finish is dry and resinous with the caramel still audible under it.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyresinouspiney
citrusy
resinous
piney
hoppy
caramel
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright grapefruit zest and candied orange rind, supported by a persistent pine resin note that anchors the profile.
also:roasted
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citrusy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Amber to copper in color, leaning toward the darker end of the spectrum rather than gold. The beer presents a light haze that adds to its inviting character. The head holds with moderate persistence, and carbonation is present without being aggressive.

copper, lightly hazymoderate head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit zest and candied orange rind, supported by a persistent pine resin note that anchors the profile. Underneath, toasted grain and caramel provide backbone without obscuring the hop character. This is a textbook North American pale ale aromatic expression, where citrus and resin command attention.

grapefruit, orange zestpine resintoasted grain, caramel

◐ Taste

Citrus peel and resin take the lead on the palate in the classic North American manner, held aloft by a sturdy caramel malt foundation that carries the bitterness without rounding it. The middle develops a medium to firm bitterness that persists into the swallow. The malt base proves substantial enough to balance the hop intensity without allowing sweetness to dominate.

citrus peel, resinfirm bitternesscaramel malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and resinous, lingering with hop bitterness. A thread of caramel remains audible beneath the drying sensation, leaving a clean, bitter aftertaste.

dry, resinouslingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
74
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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