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Pale Ale

Gouverneur
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🌍 Netherlands · Pale Ale · One of 112 Pale Ales in hopIQ

At 22 bitterness units this carries the lowest measured bitterness of the whole range, below even the pilsner, though the brewery rates it the sharpest of its beers on its own five-point scale. Top-fermented and brewed at the Lindeboom site in Neer, where the long cold maturation of the Slow Brewing programme applies to the speciality beers as well.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale gold to light amber in color, presenting a bright and transparent clarity characteristic of top-fermented ales. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving thin but persistent lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting a fine, delicate foam structure.

pale goldbright claritymoderate head retentionfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by subtle noble hop character with gentle citrus and herbal notes that emerge without aggression. Beneath the hop profile lies a soft malty foundation—clean and grainy without sweetness. The slow cold maturation process has yielded a composed, integrated bouquet free of harsh fermentation esters, allowing the beer's individual components to present themselves in harmony.

noble hop charactersubtle citrusclean maltcomposed, integrated

Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a light body that belies the beer's careful construction. The mid-palate reveals balanced malt sweetness paired with a restrained but distinct bitterness—at 22 IBU, the bitterness registers as moderate and refined rather than aggressive. Hoppy and citrous notes develop across the palate, lending a refreshing quality that invites another sip without overwhelming the drinker.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesslight bodyhoppy citrus note

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and brief, leaving no residual heaviness or cloying sweetness.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Pale Ale

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, crisp, clean character as Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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