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Long Ride

Confluence Brewing Company
United States·American Pale Ale
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Named for the bike trails along the Greenbelt and Walnut Creek that run past the brewery. A sessionable, hop-forward pale ale with citrus brightness — the perfect companion for an active Des Moines lifestyle. One of Confluence's most enduring year-round beers.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with grapefruit and tangerine character from the hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Long Ride

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. A moderate white head forms on the pour with good retention and delicate lacing along the glass. The beer presents a bright, inviting appearance that signals its sessionable nature.

light goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with grapefruit and tangerine character from the hop selection. Subtle malt backbone provides a clean, grainy foundation without heaviness. The aromatics are crisp and forward-facing, inviting immediate consumption.

grapefruittangerineclean grainhoppy forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth citrus entry that carries through the mid-palate with balanced hop bitterness at 38 IBUs. Light malt sweetness grounds the flavor without creating residual sugar; the overall impression is crisp and refreshing. Bitterness fades cleanly into the finish without astringency.

citrus-drivenbalanced bitternesslight maltsmooth drinking

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with a gentle citrus aftertaste that lingers briefly. The beer drinks light and easy, inviting another sip.

dry finishcitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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

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 hoppy, citrusy, smooth-drinking character as Long Ride will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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