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Ein Pale Ale

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Citrus and a breath of floral freshness meet gooseberry, passion fruit and stone fruit, over a fine, restrained malt note and a moderate bitterness. Top-fermenting ale yeast adds its own fruitiness. Made with 100% regional brewing barley, pilsener malt and an original gravity of 11 °P, at 4.8% ABV. Einbecker's barley programme with regional farmers started in 2021.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyfloral
fruity
citrusy
floral
malty
tropical
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes—gooseberry and passion fruit mingle with gentle floral undertones.
also:clean,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ein Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Ein Pale Ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings elegantly to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a crisp visual liveliness without aggressive effervescence. The lacing retreats gradually, leaving delicate traces along the rim.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes—gooseberry and passion fruit mingle with gentle floral undertones. The ale yeast contributes its own fruity complexity, layering over a restrained malt foundation that remains soft and supportive. A light, noble hop character rounds out the bouquet without dominating.

citrus, stone fruitfloral, herbalfruity yeast charactersubtle malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with tropical and citrus fruit flavors developing across the mid-palate. The malt provides a refined sweetness that never becomes cloying, while moderate bitterness—35 IBU—arrives gradually and integrates seamlessly with the fruit. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with yeast-derived fruitiness lingering softly.

tropical fruit forwardbalanced malt sweetnessmoderate, integrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and gently drying, with citrus and stone fruit echoing subtly into the finish. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, dry impression that invites another sip.

clean, dryingfruity fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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