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Great Leap Pale Ale #6

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Great Leap's core American Pale Ale — the beer that built their reputation before Honey Ma stole the show. Citrus and floral American hops over a solid malt base with a satisfying bitter finish. #6 is Great Leap's workhorse: the reliable, well-made Pale Ale that introduced Beijing's expat community to craft beer in those early hutong years.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant American hop character—crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon zest combine with delicate floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ 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.

citrus zestfloral hopscleanapproachable

◐ 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.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessmalt foundationdry finish

◑ 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.

drylingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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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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