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Euphoria

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A San Diego-adjacent pale ale from a Durango brewery — American hop character, balanced malt spine, and just enough body to make it feel like a full beer, not a session. Citrus, floral and light stone-fruit hop notes on top of a bready base. Euphoria has been on the Ska taplist forever for a reason. Middle-of-the-plate pale ale done well.

ABV
6%
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
floral
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with classic American hop character—bright citrus and orange peel notes mingle with subtle floral undertones and hints of stone fruit.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Euphoria

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing, indicating good protein structure and carbonation stability. The beer presents a clean, well-defined profile that suggests careful conditioning.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic American hop character—bright citrus and orange peel notes mingle with subtle floral undertones and hints of stone fruit. A clean malt foundation emerges beneath, offering a light bready sweetness that anchors the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop expression.

citrus peelfloral hopsorangeclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and balanced, with citrus and tropical hop flavors establishing themselves immediately across the palate. The malt spine holds steady through the mid-palate, providing a slightly bready character and just enough body to feel substantial without heaviness. Bitterness builds gradually, finishing at a moderate 35 IBU—enough to drive dryness without harshness.

citrus-forwardbalanced maltmoderate bitternesstropical notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with lingering citrus and a clean, dry aftertaste that invites another sip. Hoppy character fades gracefully, leaving no residual sweetness or cloying sensation.

drycrisp finishclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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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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