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Diamond Bear Pale Ale

Diamond Bear Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Diamond Bear's accessible flagship — floral and citrus hop character in a balanced malt frame. The beer that introduced Arkansas drinkers to craft brewing since 1999: consistent, approachable and deeply Arkansan.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diamond Bear Pale Ale

Appearance

Diamond Bear presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is lively, evidenced by a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the glass. The foam displays good retention and leaves a delicate lacing on the walls.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with inviting floral and citrus hop character, reminiscent of tangerine peel and dried flowers. A clean, supporting malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and balanced, with no harsh alcohol or phenolic notes.

floral hopscitrus peelclean maltbalanced

Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, refreshing hop bitterness and light citrus notes that carry through the mid-palate. Malz character provides a gentle frame, offering mild sweetness and a smooth body. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness that does not overwhelm.

hoppy and crisplight citrussmooth bodydry finish

Finish

The aftertaste fades with grace, leaving behind a dry, slightly bitter residue on the palate. Overall, the finish is clean and refreshing without astringency.

drycleanmodest length
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Diamond Bear Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Diamond Bear Pale Ale

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, malty, floral character as Diamond Bear Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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