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Heidenpeters Pale Ale

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A German Pale Ale with balanced malt character and bright citrus hop notes. Medium-bodied with a clean, slightly bitter finish. Approachable at 5.2% ABV, ideal for everyday drinking.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
orange
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes and floral hop characteristics that are crisp and inviting.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heidenpeters Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Heidenpeters presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw complexion characteristic of the style. The beer displays a modest white head with good retention, supported by lively carbonation that creates a fine bead throughout.

goldenbrightclearwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes and floral hop characteristics that are crisp and inviting. Supporting the hops is a clean, grainy malt base that adds subtle sweetness without overshadowing the aromatic profile.

citrusfloral hopsgrainycrisp

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and refreshing with a balanced malt backbone offering grain-forward sweetness in the entry. The mid-palate transitions smoothly to noticeable hop bitterness and fruity notes, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout.

balanced maltcitrus fruityclean bittermedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean with a lingering slightly bitter aftertaste that isn't aggressive. The beer concludes crisp and refreshing, making it highly approachable for everyday enjoyment.

drycleancrisp
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
81
Finish
78
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, clean, crisp character as Heidenpeters Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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