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Godt Øl - Økologisk Pale Ale

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A pale ale where hops take the lead without drowning the malt. Wakatu and Cascade varieties bring distinct voices: the Wakatu opens with floral notes and lime, while Cascade rounds out the palate with citrus and grapefruit. Yet the malt foundation holds firm beneath—caramel and grain remain audible through the aromatics. At 4.7 per cent, this is a sessionable beer that rewards attention, the extra hop charge kept in proportion to allow the grain character to breathe. Best served chilled, a beer for an afternoon or early evening when you want flavour without weight.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityfloral
citrusy
fruity
floral
hoppy
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with the distinctive floral and citric character of Wakatu hops—lime zest and subtle florals emerge first, opening into the broader citrus and grapefruit notes from Cascade.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Godt Øl - Økologisk Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting visual presence. The head forms readily and maintains fine retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass walls as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a clean, refined appearance.

light goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the distinctive floral and citric character of Wakatu hops—lime zest and subtle florals emerge first, opening into the broader citrus and grapefruit notes from Cascade. Beneath this hop-forward aromatics sits a firm malt backbone of grain and caramel, providing ballast without obscuring the varietal hop expression.

floral, limegrapefruit, citruscaramel maltbalanced hop expression

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp, clean hop bitterness and bright citrus notes that develop mid-palate into fuller grapefruit and orange character. The malt foundation—caramel and grain sweetness—anchors the composition, preventing the hops from dominating and instead creating a harmonious interplay between hop assertiveness and malt presence. At 4.7% ABV, the beer remains light-bodied and refreshing without sacrificing flavour complexity.

citric bitegrapefruit, orangecaramel sweetnesshop-malt balance

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly with lingering citrus and a gentle hoppy aftertaste that fades without harshness. A subtle malt sweetness persists briefly, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for the next sip.

clean, drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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.

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