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Vicky loves Pale Ale

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Peach, red apple, grapefruit and passion fruit, with a bitterness Glaabsbräu calls a connoisseur's bite. Top-fermented and finely hazy, hopped with Summit, Vic Secret and Monroe. 5.7% ABV, 44 IBU and 19 EBC, brewed in Seligenstadt, Hesse. Vicky is Glaabsbräu's top-fermented pale ale, from a brewery that has been going since 1744.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter44 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachfruitycitrusy
peach
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with stone fruit character—ripe peach and red apple—supported by distinct citrus notes of grapefruit.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vicky loves Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber body with a fine, persistent haze throughout. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Moderate carbonation creates a lively visual presence without excessive effervescence.

golden-amberfinely hazypersistent lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with stone fruit character—ripe peach and red apple—supported by distinct citrus notes of grapefruit. Beneath these sits a vibrant tropical layer hinting at passion fruit, with the Summit and Vic Secret hops contributing both floral and herbal complexity. A clean top-fermented yeast profile allows the fruit and hop aromatics to remain crisp and well-defined.

stone fruitgrapefruit, passion fruitfloral-herbalclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with peach and apple flavors immediately evident on the mid-palate. The body remains clean and moderately full, supporting a hoppy bitterness that builds steadily without harsh edges—the connoisseur's bite manifests as a refined, lingering dryness. Citric and tropical fruit notes persist through the middle, creating balance between malt sweetness and hop character.

stone fruit forwardbitter drycitricbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with bitterness holding through the aftertaste. A lingering fruit note—particularly grapefruit—accompanies the departure, leaving the palate clean and ready for another sip.

dry aftertastegrapefruit lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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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