Kirkstall Pale Ale
Golden session pale at 4.0%, sold by Kirkstall as a hoppy Yorkshire pale. Fresh malt and hop aroma lead into a satisfyingly bitter finish. One of the original Kirkstall beers, already recorded in 2011, the year brewing began at the first site near the old brewery, and today poured on keg.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Kirkstall Pale Ale
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.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, malty character as Kirkstall Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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