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Silkeborg Pale Ale

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Silkeborg Pale Ale is a deep golden top-fermented beer with a full taste, notes of citrus and tropical fruit and a pleasantly complex hop bitterness. The brewery says it is brewed as in the old days, but with the hops of today. It is one of the beers of the relaunched Silkeborg Bryghus, which draws on the town's groundwater.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with citrus zest and a grassy, herbal hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silkeborg Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a sustained white head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is visible and even, creating a lively visual presence characteristic of a well-conditioned top-fermented ale.

deep goldenbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with citrus zest and a grassy, herbal hop character. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt base that supports the modern hop profile without competing.

tropical fruitcitrus zestherbal hopsclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with tropical and citrus flavors building across the mid-palate into a pleasantly complex hop bitterness. The full body carries the flavor without heaviness, and a crisp, refreshing quality keeps the finish clean and balanced.

tropical, citric entrycomplex hop bitternessfull-bodied yet crispbalanced and clean

◑ Finish

The bitterness lingers with a dry, slightly herbal fade that invites another sip. Aftertaste is clean and refreshing, leaving a pleasant citrus and hop memory.

dry, herbal fadelingering bitternessrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
82
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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