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Maisel & Friends Pale Ale

Brauerei Gebr. Maisel
Germany·Pale Ale·Rank 20 of 50 · The Best German Pale Ales
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The craft flagship of the Maisel & Friends label — fruity-hoppy with pronounced citrus and tropical character. Brewed in the glass-walled Maisel & Friends workshop at the Liebesbier restaurant in Bayreuth.

ABV
5.4%
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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose immediately presents vibrant citrus and tropical hop character with pronounced grapefruit and stone fruit notes.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel & Friends Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

This pale ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, crisp white head. The carbonation appears lively with fine bubbles, suggesting fresh conditioning and proper serving technique.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately presents vibrant citrus and tropical hop character with pronounced grapefruit and stone fruit notes. Clean malt undertones provide a subtle grain foundation without overwhelming the assertive yet refined hop profile.

citrustropicalgrapefruitclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with bright citrus flavors transitioning through floral and fruity mid-palate notes. A moderate, well-integrated bitterness builds gradually, culminating in a balanced dry finish with pleasant grain complexity.

crispcitrus-forwardbalanced bitterfruity-hoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering citrus and subtle floral notes that fade gracefully. A light hop bitterness persists pleasantly without becoming harsh or fatiguing.

drycleanlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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