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Jake New Zealand Pale Ale

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
floral
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is vivid and expressive, leading with passion fruit and lychee from the New Zealand Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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

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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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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