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Diamond Bear Victory Pale Ale

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A classic English-style pale ale brewed with select malts and a balanced blend of English and West Coast hops. Earthy hop character up front, biscuit-and-caramel malt in the middle, moderate bitterness on the finish. Diamond Bear leaning traditional — the English side of pale ale, not the American aggressive-hop version.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyearthyfloral
malty
earthy
floral
hoppy
bready
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy, herbal hop character—a classic English Edelhopfen signature with subtle floral undertones.
also:caramel,citrusy,toasty
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diamond Bear Victory Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the glass. Schaumhaftung is notable—the head clings well to the glass with delicate lacing on each sip.

golden amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy, herbal hop character—a classic English Edelhopfen signature with subtle floral undertones. Beneath lies a warm malt foundation of biscuit and light caramel, with gentle toasted grain notes. No dominant yeast esters; the aroma remains balanced and inviting, neither aggressive nor subdued.

earthy hopsfloralbiscuit malttoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, with bready, biscuit-forward character grounded by a subtle caramel sweetness. Mid-palate develops modest hop bitterness and herbal complexity without harshness, while a light fruity undertone adds dimension. The finish is crisp but not sharp, with moderate dryness and a lingering earthy-herbal note that doesn't overstay.

malty backbonebiscuit-caramelearthy hopssmooth bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, drying gradually toward the end. A gentle hop-and-grain bitterness persists pleasantly without dominating the aftertaste.

moderate dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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 English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English Pale Ale

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