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HooDoo Belgian Pale Ale

HooDoo Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Belgian Pale Ale · One of 11 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ

HooDoo's Belgian pale ale — 5.3% ABV, notes of pear and biscuit from the Belgian yeast, a nutty malt undertone, restrained hop bitterness. The Alaska brewery reaching for a European style rather than the American default. Understated and refined.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Pale Ale.
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
clean
Hop character
floral
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Belgian Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe pear and subtle stone fruit, followed by warm biscuit and bread crust notes characteristic of Belgian yeast character. Underlying hazelnut and honey notes add depth, with restrained herbal hop background that does not dominate.

pear, stone fruitbiscuit, breadhoney, hazelnutsubtle herbal

Taste

The palate opens with fruity sweetness balanced by gentle spice—clove and white pepper from the yeast. Mid-palate shows malty breadiness and nutty undertones, while bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing malt character to take center stage. Clean fermentation profile throughout.

fruity-spicy balancebready maltsubtle bitternessclean finish

Finish

The finish is dry and smooth, with lingering pear and honey notes fading gracefully. No harsh edges or astringency; the aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting.

dry, smoothlingering fruit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of HooDoo Belgian Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with HooDoo Belgian Pale Ale

About Belgian Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian 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 Belgian Pale Ale

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

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