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Hopper Pale Ale

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Named for the grasshopper fly — a classic dry-fly pattern on the Madison River. A balanced American pale ale with citrus and floral hop character over a clean malt body. Easy-drinking and perfectly at home on the banks of one of Montana's great blue-ribbon streams.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
citrusy
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained citrus and floral hop notes—lemon zest and a subtle herbal quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopper Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head is white and persistent, laying down fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout the glass.

light goldenclearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained citrus and floral hop notes—lemon zest and a subtle herbal quality. Below sits a clean, understated malt base that suggests bread crust rather than caramel sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no oxidation or yeast-derived esters.

citrus zestfloral hopsbread maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malt-forward, with a light biscuit sweetness that transitions quickly into moderate hop bitterness. The mid-palate remains balanced—citrus and herbal notes emerge without overwhelming the delicate malt structure. Finish dries steadily as bitterness lengthens, leaving minimal residual sweetness.

balanced bitternesscitrus and herbsdry finishsmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lightly bitter, with a lingering herbal character that fades cleanly. Refreshing and drinkable, with no harsh astringency.

dryherbal faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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

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