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Köstritzer Pale Ale

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Köstritzer Pale Ale, sold under the Meisterwerke label, is a strong, top-fermented pale ale at 6.5 % ABV and 14.5 °P, based on the brewery's reading of British ale tradition and first released in 2014. It pours a bright orange-gold with a light, fine head. Aroma hops give an intense nose of passion fruit, orange blossom and grapefruit over light caramel. The palate is dry and slim with lively carbonation; malt sweetness and tropical citrus fruit lead into a firm, assertive hop bitterness.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

World's Best · 2024
World Beer Awards
English Style Pale Ale
★World's Best — World Beer Awards (English Style Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
tropical
malty
caramel
Aroma
Intensely aromatic with distinctive tropical citrus notes dominating the nose.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Köstritzer Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright orange-gold with excellent clarity and luminosity. A light, fine head forms and persists with gentle Schaumhaftung along the glass. Lively carbonation is evident throughout, creating a vibrant and inviting presentation.

orange-goldbright clarityfine headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

Intensely aromatic with distinctive tropical citrus notes dominating the nose. Passion fruit and grapefruit lead, followed by delicate orange blossom and subtle floral character. A light caramel undertone provides malty backbone without obscuring the assertive noble hop profile.

passion fruitgrapefruitorange blossomnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and elegant with tropical citrus fruit at the entry, leading into a crisp, lively mid-palate. Malt sweetness balances initially but recedes quickly, allowing a firm, assertive hop bitterness to build steadily. The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and hop character.

dry palatecitrus-forwardfirm bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Medium finish with persistent hop bitterness and citrus notes. Leaves the palate refreshed and dry without harsh astringency.

hoppy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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 English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English Pale Ale

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