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Minerva Pale Ale

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Mexico's original craft Pale Ale — brewed since 1996 in Guadalajara. Citrus and floral hop character over a clean balanced malt base. Minerva Pale Ale is the beer that started it all: the first craft ale that Tapatíos (Guadalajara residents) could call their own.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
floral
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—complemented by subtle floral hop character that adds complexity without overwhelming.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Minerva Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head builds quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. A visually inviting pour that speaks to clean fermentation and fresh conditioning.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—complemented by subtle floral hop character that adds complexity without overwhelming. A clean, balanced malt foundation underpins the aromatics, with no yeast esters or oxidative notes detracting from the hop-forward character.

citrus zestfloral hopsclean maltbright

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-driven, with pronounced citrus flavors that lead into a well-integrated malt body. The mid-palate remains balanced, allowing both hop bitterness and subtle grain sweetness to coexist without either dominating. Moderate bitterness (38 IBU) provides structure without harshness, finishing with a light, refreshing quality.

hoppycitrus-forwardbalancedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and drying, with residual hop bitterness fading into a light mineral note. A short to moderate finish that leaves the palate refreshed rather than lingering.

drycrispclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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