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HooDoo Brewing Tanana Pale Ale

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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 196 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

HooDoo's flagship pale ale named after the Tanana River flowing through Interior Alaska. Cascade hops with citrus and floral character over a clean balanced malt base. Tanana Pale Ale is Fairbanks' defining craft beer — approachable enough for year-round drinking in Alaska's most extreme climate.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
floral
60%
crisp
60%
refreshing
60%
malty
60%
fruity
30%
light
30%
bitter
30%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of HooDoo Brewing Tanana 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.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Brewing Tanana Pale Ale

Appearance

Tanana Pale Ale presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity that showcases the beer's clean character. A crisp white head forms readily and maintains good retention, indicating proper carbonation and fresh brewing. The overall presentation is inviting and appetizing, exemplifying the classic American pale ale aesthetic.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and grapefruit notes from the Cascade hops, balanced by subtle floral and herbal undertones. A clean malt base provides a modest grainy sweetness without overpowering the hop character. The overall aromatic profile is fresh, approachable, and characteristic of West Coast hop traditions.

citrus-forwardgrapefruitfloralherbal spice

Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and grapefruit flavors that evolve into pine and herbal qualities mid-palate. A clean, balanced malt base with subtle caramel notes provides foundation without excessive sweetness, while moderate bitterness (38 IBU) integrates seamlessly. The beer maintains excellent drinkability through a well-defined bitter edge.

citrus-drivenpine resinbalancedcrisp malt

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering pine and herbal bitterness that fades gracefully. No harsh astringency or cloying sweetness remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycleanherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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