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Hubertus American Pale Ale

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Fruity, citrus-like notes meet a slight sweetness in this top-fermenting pale ale brewed with American hops. Its pale golden colour comes from unroasted barley malt and a special yeast. The beer does not have as strong a body as the English original, of which the American pale ale is a variant, and Hubertus brews it in Kácov alongside its Czech lagers.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—backed by subtle stone fruit undertones from the American hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hubertus American Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue, bright and translucent, characteristic of unroasted barley malts. The head forms with modest persistence, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldentranslucentfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—backed by subtle stone fruit undertones from the American hop selection. A light, clean malt base supports the aromatic profile without overshadowing the fruity complexity. The yeast character remains restrained, allowing hop aromatics to dominate.

citrus, grapefruitstone fruitAmerican hopsclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with upfront fruity and citrus flavors establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops a gentle sweetness and soft malty body—distinctly lighter than its English counterpart—while moderate bitterness (38 IBU) provides balance without aggression. The finish remains clean and dry, with residual hop character and a subtle sweetness.

fruity citrus entrylight bodymoderate bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, leaving a clean, dry impression. A faint fruity echo lingers with a touch of hop bitterness, refreshing rather than lingering.

clean, dryshort finishfruity echo
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
74
Finish
76
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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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

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