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Kürzer Pale Ale

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Kürzer Pale Ale belongs to the specialty range of the Flingern site and is poured only at the taproom there. It pours a clear deep gold under a creamy head, with a restrained nose. On the palate light resin and apple sit on a caramel malt base, and a floral bitterness builds towards the end. The finish returns to caramel, which makes it a rounder, more malt-led pale ale than the aroma-driven newer examples of the style.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyfloral
caramel
malty
floral
resinous
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose is restrained and welcoming, showing restraint rather than aggressive hop expression.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kürzer Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear deep gold with excellent clarity beneath a creamy, persistent head. The foam clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

deep goldclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and welcoming, showing restraint rather than aggressive hop expression. Subtle resinous notes emerge alongside hints of green apple, seated atop a soft, caramel-tinged Malz foundation. The bouquet invites closer inspection without demanding attention.

light resingreen applesubtle maltrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malt-forward character anchored by caramel sweetness. Light resinous and fruity notes weave through the mid-palate before a building floral bitterness takes shape on the finish. The bitterness is measured and dry, never astringent, integrating smoothly with the underlying Malz structure.

caramel maltlight resinfloral bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish returns to caramel and soft Malz, lingering with a clean, dry character. This rounder, malt-led conclusion distinguishes the beer from more aroma-driven pale ales, leaving a balanced and approachable aftertaste.

malt-ledclean drymedium length
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

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.

Pint glass

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

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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

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