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American Pale Ale

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The spicy, full-bodied pale Kitchen Brew in the North American style: a malty body with light residual sweetness, light caramel notes, a pleasantly present bitterness and spicy hops. Dark golden and unfiltered, 5.5 % ABV from a 13.8° Plato wort, made from Vienna, Munich and caramel malt with Cascade and Mosaic hops. North America has reinterpreted the traditional English Pale Ale in a playful way, and this is Kitchen Brew's take, poured since April 2015.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicymaltyspicy hop
spicy
malty
spicy hop
hoppy
caramel
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with spicy, herbaceous hop character from Cascade and Mosaic, accompanied by light citrus notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for American Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Dark golden in color with a hazy, unfiltered appearance that catches the light warmly. The head forms densely and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a fine, active bead throughout the pour.

dark goldenunfiltered, hazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with spicy, herbaceous hop character from Cascade and Mosaic, accompanied by light citrus notes. Beneath lies a malty foundation with subtle caramel undertones and a clean, slightly sweet grain character from the Vienna and Munich malts. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh alcohol burn.

spicy hopscitrus, herbalcaramel malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied with a pronounced malty sweetness tempered by light residual sugar and caramel notes. Mid-palate develops a pleasantly present bitterness that never overwhelms, complemented by the spicy, resinous hop character. The finish brings crisp hop bitterness and a drying quality that leaves the palate clean and refreshed.

malty sweetnessspicy bitternessfull-bodiedcrisp

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering bitter and spicy notes that gradually fade. A light caramel sweetness persists in the background, creating a balanced, dry aftertaste.

bitter, spicy fadedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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