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Kodiak Island Sarah Pale

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Kodiak Island's pale ale designed for the lighter beer drinker — 5% ABV, 16 IBU, pale, smooth, clean, lightly hopped. Not an assertive IPA-style pale, not a session — a middle-ground pale ale for the person who wants character without punch. The gateway beer on the Kodiak lineup.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadyfloral
clean
bready
floral
malty
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose is clean and understated, leading with subtle floral notes from noble hops and a gentle bready sweetness from the malt backbone.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kodiak Island Sarah Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate collar with even lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a continuous stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and understated, leading with subtle floral notes from noble hops and a gentle bready sweetness from the malt backbone. Hints of honey and light stone fruit emerge with time, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet without any aggressive hop character.

floral hopsbready maltsubtle honey

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and light, with a soft bready malt foundation that carries through the mid-palate. Noble hop bitterness is restrained at 16 IBU, allowing fruity and honey notes to shine without dominating. The finish is clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

soft malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and short, fading into a pleasant dry sensation that invites the next sip. No residual hop burn or cloying sweetness remains.

crispdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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