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Murauer Pale Ale

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Intense citrus and grapefruit aromas meet fine malt notes, a pleasant hop bitterness and a spicy edge in this copper-coloured Pale Ale from Murau's Brauerei der Sinne. Unfiltered and brewed with yeast, barley malt and hops, it pairs traditional brewing craft with a modern take on flavour and comes in at 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyspicymalty
citrusy
spicy
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and grapefruit—assertive without being aggressive—layered atop clean, biscuity malt notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Murauer Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Copper-coloured and unfiltered, this Pale Ale presents a hazy, light golden-amber body that speaks to its natural character. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead throughout the pour.

copper, hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and grapefruit—assertive without being aggressive—layered atop clean, biscuity malt notes. A gentle herbal-spicy edge emerges from the noble hops, while the natural yeast character adds a light, earthy undertone. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with good aromatic balance between fruit and grain.

citrus, grapefruitherbal-spicybiscuity malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus character that carries through the mid-palate alongside soft, clean malt sweetness. A pleasant, measured bitterness builds gradually without dominating, supported by a subtle spicy warmth that adds complexity. The finish remains dry and light, with the hop bitterness fading to leave a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

citrus forwardmeasured bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle hop bitterness that gradually recedes. The natural yeast character leaves a subtle earthiness that prevents flatness and encourages another sip.

medium-lengthdry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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