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Good People Pale Ale

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Subtle caramel tones from 2-Row and five specialty malts meet a balanced dose of Columbus, Cascade and Chinook hops in this complex pale ale. California Ale yeast ferments it, and it counts among the flagship beers of Good People, the Birmingham brewery that sold its first keg on July 4, 2008.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and herbal hop character from Columbus, Cascade, and Chinook, layered with a subtle caramel sweetness from the specialty malts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Good People Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms with good density and clings to the glass in a fine, delicate lace. The body appears light and inviting, with visible effervescence throughout.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and herbal hop character from Columbus, Cascade, and Chinook, layered with a subtle caramel sweetness from the specialty malts. Clean California ale yeast provides a neutral backdrop, allowing the hop and malt interplay to develop without fruity or solvent notes.

citrus hopscaramel maltherbalclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with balanced bitterness that neither dominates nor retreats. Mid-palate reveals soft caramel and malt backbone from the five specialty grains, while restrained hop bitterness (38 IBU) settles into a dry, moderately bitter conclusion. The overall profile remains approachable and balanced throughout.

balanced bitternesscaramel sweetnessdry finishhoppy backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with lingering dry bitterness and a subtle malt echo. Aftertaste remains clean and crisp without astringency.

medium dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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.

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