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Hövels Hop Pale Ale

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Hoppy and fruity, with a citrus note and a fruity-tart bitterness shaped by the Yellow Sub hop: that is Hövels Hop Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV. It has been available since February 2017 and comes from the Hövels Hausbrauerei, which has brewed on site again at the Hohen Wall in Dortmund since 1984.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tart
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus—prominent lemon and grapefruit notes from the Yellow Sub hop—layered over soft, bready malt undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hövels Hop Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively but measured, creating a refined collar of foam that disperses gradually. Light catches the beer cleanly, revealing its transparent character and medium body.

golden amberbright claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus—prominent lemon and grapefruit notes from the Yellow Sub hop—layered over soft, bready malt undertones. Stone fruit emerges as the beer warms, adding depth without overwhelming the hop character. Clean fermentation allows the aromatic profile to remain crisp and articulate.

citrus-forwardlemon, grapefruitstone fruitclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is fruity and hoppy with immediate citrus brightness balanced by a moderate, clean bitterness. The mid-palate develops a subtle tartness that keeps the beer lively and prevents sweetness from dominating. Malt provides a light, supportive foundation without competing, while hop bitterness finishes firm but not harsh.

fruity entrycitrus-drivenmoderate bitternesstart finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and refreshing, with citrus notes fading into a dry, slightly tart aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or harsh bitterness; the beer closes cleanly with a crisp, inviting character.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

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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 fruity, hoppy, citrusy character as Hövels Hop Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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