Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.
Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Great Leap Pale Ale #6
◎ Appearance
Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds and clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a bright, inviting visual presence that speaks to careful conditioning and freshness.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant American hop character—crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon zest combine with delicate floral undertones. Behind the hops sits a clean, supportive malt base that doesn't intrude, allowing the Edelhopfen to hold the foreground.
◐ Taste
Entry is bright and direct, with citrus and floral hop flavors establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate shows balanced malt sweetness—neither cloying nor thin—before a measured bitterness builds through the middle and into the finish, resolving clean and dry.
◑ Finish
The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades cleanly without harsh edges. Aftertaste leans toward citrus and a gentle herbal dryness, inviting another sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Great Leap Pale Ale #6
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Great Leap Pale Ale #6
About American Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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, floral character as Great Leap Pale Ale #6 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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