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Five Points Pale

Five Points Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain finalist — Five Points' flagship pale. "Citrus and tropical fruit aromas from American hops with a clean, refreshing finish." One of London's most consistently awarded craft pale ales. Available on cask and keg across East London.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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 American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Five Points Pale

Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and fine white head that settles to a thin collar. Carbonation is visible and steady, with good head retention and delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

Vibrant American hop character dominates the nose, with distinct citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, grapefruit, and hints of stone fruit. The malt base remains subtle and clean, allowing the hop aromatics to shine without any yeast-derived funk.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitAmerican hopsclean

Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with bright citrus notes that carry through the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness arrives in balance—neither aggressive nor subdued—while the light malt body provides structure without heaviness. The finish is dry and refreshing.

citrusbalanced bitternesslight bodycrisp

Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering hop bitterness and a persistent citrus note. The aftertaste remains clean and dry, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Five Points Pale

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 Five Points Pale

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, citrusy, clean character as Five Points Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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