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Riverside

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A golden pale ale brewed with a blend of pale and pils malts and fermented with an American yeast strain. The American hops Citra, Cascade and Centennial give the aroma its shape, with herbal, floral and citrus nuances. The malt side is light and the bitterness moderate at 30 IBU, so the hop aroma stays in front.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralherbal
hoppy
floral
herbal
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh citrus notes from Citra and Cascade hops, carrying distinct grapefruit and lime character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Riverside

◎ Appearance

Riverside presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a full, persistent white head that builds cleanly on the pour. Carbonation is lively and evident throughout, with fine bubbles rising steadily. The head displays good lacing retention on the glass, clinging in a fine film as you drink.

bright goldenclearexcellent head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus notes from Citra and Cascade hops, carrying distinct grapefruit and lime character. Herbal and floral undertones emerge in the mid-range, contributing a light earthiness and delicate garden-like quality. The pale and pilsner malt base provides a soft, biscuity foundation that allows the hop aromatics to remain prominent without obstruction.

citrus, grapefruitherbal, floralclean American yeastlight biscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean malt sweetness followed by a wave of hop-driven flavor that echoes the citrus and herbal notes from the aroma. Bitterness builds gradually to a moderate 30 IBU, providing structure without overwhelming the delicate balance. The body remains light and refreshing, allowing the hop character to carry through mid-palate with clarity and definition.

moderate bitternesscitrus finishcrisp, cleanlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness fading gracefully into a subtle herbal and citrus aftertaste. A pleasant, thirst-quenching quality persists without heaviness.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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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

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