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Norn Pale Ale

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Launched in 2018 and quickly one of Oppigårds' most popular. Cascade, Cashmere, Citra, and Mosaic build a hop-forward profile of grapefruit, pine, and citrus flower — the classic Pacific Northwest APA vocabulary read through a Dalarna dialect. Balanced malt base, crisp finish, the kind of beer that lasts a season.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
piney
orange
fruity
Aroma
A vibrant hop-forward nose dominates, with Cascade, Cashmere, Citra, and Mosaic creating a complex blend of grapefruit zest, fresh pine, and citrus flower notes.
also:tropical,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Norn Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains solid retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted American Pale Ale.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

A vibrant hop-forward nose dominates, with Cascade, Cashmere, Citra, and Mosaic creating a complex blend of grapefruit zest, fresh pine, and citrus flower notes. Beneath the aromatic hops lies a subtle bready maltiness that grounds the profile without competing. The overall impression is clean, bright, and distinctly Pacific Northwest in character.

grapefruitpine resincitrus flowersubtle bread

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate hop presence—citrus and tropical fruit notes develop across the mid-palate, complemented by orange peel bitterness. A balanced malt backbone provides moderate sweetness and breadiness without overshadowing the hop character. The finish transitions to a crisp, dry bitterness with lingering citrus notes.

hoppyorange peeltropical fruitcrisp bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly without harsh edges. A dry, citrus-tinged conclusion invites another sip.

drycitrus aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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