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Kodiak Island Sarah Pale

Kodiak Island Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kodiak Island Sarah Pale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kodiak Island Sarah Pale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, refreshing, light character as Kodiak Island Sarah Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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