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Nortada Pale Ale

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Nortada's everyday Pale Ale — floral and citrus hop character in a balanced, approachable frame. The beer that introduced Porto's craft drinkers to hop-forward brewing.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with floral hop character—subtle lavender and herbal notes—layered with bright citrus, particularly orange zest and grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nortada Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Light transmission reveals the beer's clean, approachable character.

pale goldclearfine headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral hop character—subtle lavender and herbal notes—layered with bright citrus, particularly orange zest and grapefruit. A clean malt base provides gentle support without dominating, allowing the Edelhopfen character to remain in focus.

floral hopscitrus zestorangeclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with hop bitterness arriving cleanly on the palate. The mid-palate balances citrus and floral notes against a light, dry malt sweetness. Bitterness remains measured at 38 IBU, finishing dry without astringency or heaviness.

hoppy, balanceddrycitrus forwardlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering hop bitterness that fades to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No residual sweetness or cloying notes persist.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, hoppy, clean character as Nortada Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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