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Jake New Zealand Pale Ale

Birra Bellazzi
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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Bellazzi's New Zealand-inspired pale ale — named Jake and loaded with southern hemisphere hops for a distinctly tropical and fruity character unlike anything in the local Italian beer scene. Bright straw-gold with a white head; the nose is vivid with passion fruit, lychee, fresh lime and a soft floral quality typical of NZ varieties. The palate is refreshingly light and dry with lively hop flavour, a soft bitterness and a clean, fruit-forward finish that makes it dangerously drinkable at 5.0%.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
floral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jake New Zealand Pale Ale

Appearance

Bright straw-gold in color with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting presentation typical of well-crafted pale ales.

straw-goldbright claritywhite headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is vivid and expressive, leading with passion fruit and lychee from the New Zealand Edelhopfen varieties. Fresh lime and a soft floral character round out the aromatic profile, creating an unmistakably tropical and fruity impression without any vegetal or grassy notes.

passion fruitlycheefresh limefloral

Taste

The palate is refreshingly light and dry with a clean entry and bright hop character in the mid-palate. A soft, measured bitterness develops without harshness, while the fruit-forward character from the southern hemisphere hops remains the focal point throughout the tasting experience.

light bodydryhoppy bitefruit-forward

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering fruity aftertaste that fades gracefully. At 5.0% ABV, the beer drinks with deceptive ease, making it dangerously approachable.

dry finishcleanfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jake New Zealand 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jake New Zealand Pale Ale

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 tropical, hoppy, dry character as Jake New Zealand Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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