Original 16 Canadian Pale Ale
Brewed from two-row prairie barley with five hop varietals and held through an extended aging period before packaging. It pours a warm saffron gold and leads with bread crust and honey malt, followed by a quiet herbal and floral hop note rather than any citrus push. Bitterness stays low throughout, and the finish is clean and dry with a faint grain sweetness left behind. Smooth and even-tempered from start to end.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Original 16 Canadian Pale Ale
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.
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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