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Mountain Pale Ale

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Bierol's founding flagship — the first Tyrolean IPA, created in 2014. 'Hoppy and exotic tones mingle with malty toffee and house yeast. Full malty body with touches of caramel. Hops ever present, finally with a full bitterness.' Brewed with Cascade, Amarillo, and Citra hops and mountain spring water from Schwoich.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcaramel
hoppy
tropical
caramel
citrusy
malty
toasty
Aroma
Cascade, Amarillo, and Citra hops deliver an inviting mix of citrus and exotic fruit character—orange zest and tropical notes emerge clearly.
also:yeasty,orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mountain Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated, contributing to a lively visual presence.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Cascade, Amarillo, and Citra hops deliver an inviting mix of citrus and exotic fruit character—orange zest and tropical notes emerge clearly. Beneath the hoppy foreground, gentle malty undertones and caramel sweetness provide balance, with subtle house yeast contributing a soft, earthy complexity.

citrus-forwardexotic fruitmalty backboneherbal hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold hop bitterness and resinous citrus that commands attention from the first sip. A full-bodied malt structure with caramel and toasted grain notes forms a solid foundation, while tropical fruit esters from the yeast weave through the mid-palate. The finish remains dry and assertively bitter, with lingering orange and herbal hop character.

assertive bitternessfull-bodiedtropical fruit esterscitrus and resin

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists through a dry, satisfying finish, with residual orange and hop oils gradually fading. A clean, drying sensation leaves the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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