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Furbrew Hanoi Pale Ale

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Furbrew's approachable everyday pale ale — citrus and floral Cascade hops over a clean malt base. The accessible counterpart to the adventurous Pho Beer: Hanoi's craft pale for those exploring beyond the pho spice.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic Cascade hop character—bright citrus notes lead the way, complemented by subtle floral undertones and grassy herbal qualities.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Furbrew Hanoi Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Furbrew Hanoi Pale Ale presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and good carbonation visible throughout. A white, moderately persistent head forms, settling to a thin collar that suggests proper brewing technique and fresh ingredients.

pale goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Cascade hop character—bright citrus notes lead the way, complemented by subtle floral undertones and grassy herbal qualities. A clean malt base provides light supporting notes of caramel without overpowering the hop-forward profile.

citrusfloralgrassyclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and pine notes from the Cascade hops, followed by a balanced mid-palate where light caramel malt sweetness plays against crisp bitterness. The body remains light and refreshing, allowing the hop character to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability.

citrus-forwardpinebalancedlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and crisp, with lingering pine and bitter notes that fade cleanly without any astringency. A refreshing aftertaste invites another sip, making this an ideal everyday pale ale.

drycrispclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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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 Furbrew Hanoi Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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