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Naranjito

Brooklyn Brewery
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🌍 United States · Pale Ale · One of 191 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Naranjito is an American pale ale with sweet orange peel added to the brew kettle. It is hopped with Summit and Simcoe, the latter also used for dry hopping. The peel gives the aroma a bright orange-zest lift, and the hops add grapefruit and a light touch of pine. Pale malt keeps the base bready and lightly sweet, the bitterness stays moderate, and the finish is clean and dry. The name, Spanish for little orange, points to the Mexican kitchens of New York that inspired the recipe.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
hoppy
piney
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Naranjito

◎ Appearance

Naranjito presents a light golden hue with good transparency and a modest white head that holds briefly before settling to a fine collar. The carbonation is moderate and visible, creating a lively presentation in the glass.

light goldclearmodest headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright orange zest from the added peel, creating an inviting citrus profile. Summit and Simcoe hops contribute grapefruit notes and a whisper of pine, while the pale malt foundation adds a subtle bready undertone that does not overwhelm the fresh citrus character.

orange zestgrapefruitpine notesbready malt

◐ Taste

On the palate, orange peel sweetness arrives first, followed by a balanced interplay of gentle hop bitterness and malt breadth. The moderate 35 IBU bitterness does not dominate; instead, grapefruit and orange notes persist through the mid-palate, supported by a lightly sweet malt body that remains restrained and clean.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesslight sweetnessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering grapefruit and a faint herbal note from the dry-hopped Simcoe. The aftertaste fades cleanly without residual sweetness or harshness.

clean finishdrycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Naranjito

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Naranjito

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 citrusy, orange, dry character as Naranjito will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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