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Diamond Bear Victory Pale Ale

Diamond Bear Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · English Pale Ale · One of 4 English Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Pale Ale.
Hop character
earthy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Diamond Bear Victory 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 Victory Pale Ale

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

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

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