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Created in the wake of La Cumbre's IPAs, this American Pale Ale brings a big hop nose and smooth drinkability, with a bit of dank at the end that stays unobtrusive. It is less intense than the brewery's IPAs and lower in alcohol, with 35 IBU, and a year-round regular from Albuquerque.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
hoppydankclean
hoppy
dank
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced hop character—herbal and citrus notes dominate the front, with subtle floral undertones from noble varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Acclimated

◎ Appearance

Acclimated presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head is stable, forming a fine white collar with good Schaumhaftung that lingers gently around the glass rim.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced hop character—herbal and citrus notes dominate the front, with subtle floral undertones from noble varieties. A light malt backbone provides gentle breadiness without overshadowing the aromatic hops, while a faint earthy dankness emerges as the beer opens.

prominent hop aromaherbal, citrus noteslight malt sweetnessearthy undertone

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and balanced, with clean hoppy bitterness at the fore (35 IBU) that settles evenly across the mid-palate rather than spiking sharply. The malt foundation is restrained, allowing citrus and herbal flavors to shine, while a subtle dank earthiness lingers on the sides of the tongue without becoming intrusive.

smooth entrybalanced bitternesscitrus-forwardclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the hop bitterness fading to a gentle herbal dryness. No harsh or lingering astringency remains; instead, a light earthy note persists briefly before giving way to a clean palate.

crisp finishherbal drynessrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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