Alpha Pale Ale
Alpha Pale Ale grew out of a brewing team visit to breweries in the American Northwest and takes its name from the alpha acids that give hops their bitterness. Hops go in early and late in the boil and again as a dry hop, with Cascade and Amarillo named in the original recipe. It pours deep amber. Grapefruit, lemon zest and a dusting of spice lead the aroma; a firm malt sweetness with a biscuit note meets a pronounced, lingering bitterness.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Alpha Pale Ale
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Alpha Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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