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King of Hop

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A bright, light American Pale Ale with pronounced hop aroma and medium bitterness. Brewed for long sessions.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant noble hop character, displaying pronounced citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit pith—alongside subtle herbal complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King of Hop

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, pillowy white head forms quickly and holds with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is brisk and persistent, evident from steady streams of small bubbles rising through the liquid.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant noble hop character, displaying pronounced citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit pith—alongside subtle herbal complexity. Underneath, light Malz support provides a clean, grainy foundation without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast esters or oxidation.

citrus-forward hopslemon and grapefruitclean Malzherbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, dry malt backbone and immediate hop bitterness that builds to medium intensity without harshness. Citrus flavors persist through the mid-palate, complemented by a touch of herbal spice. The finish is clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness, making this an excellent beer for extended drinking sessions.

balanced bitternesscitrus persistencedry maltrefreshing finish

◑ Finish

The beer fades with a lingering, pleasant bitterness and subtle citrus undertone. Aftertaste remains crisp and clean, inviting another sip without any astringency or metallic notes.

dry aftertastelasting bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

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