St-Ambroise Pale Ale
The brewery's first beer, on sale since February 1989 and still its best known. Cascade, Willamette, Golding and Hallertau hops sit over a body of specialty malts, giving an amber pour with a floral, faintly resinous nose. The palate runs from bready caramel malt into orange and grapefruit peel, with a firm herbal bitterness at 35 IBU and a long, tangy finish. Open-tank fermented with the house Yorkshire yeast.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise 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
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