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Nova Runda Pale Ale

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Nova Runda's core pale ale — a refreshing and hop-forward American pale ale from the Zagreb craft brewery. Citrus and tropical hop character from American varieties, a light malt body and a clean, dry bitter finish. Nova Runda Pale Ale is the flagship of the 'New Round' brewery: approachable, well-crafted and representative of the quality that Zagreb's craft beer scene has developed since 2015.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus and tropical hop character, with prominent notes of grapefruit and subtle pine resinousness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nova Runda Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Nova Runda Pale Ale presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the American pale ale style. The beer displays excellent clarity with vibrant light transmission, topped with a modest white head that demonstrates good retention. Well-carbonated with a lively, effervescent character.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus and tropical hop character, with prominent notes of grapefruit and subtle pine resinousness. American hop varieties shine through with clean, fresh aromatics, while the light malt base provides understated support without overwhelming the profile. A touch of floral notes rounds out the complex bouquet.

citrus-forwardgrapefruittropical hopspine resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus flavors and a light, clean malt body that remains refreshingly approachable. Mid-palate reveals layered hop complexity with grapefruit, pine, and subtle tropical notes, while faint caramel malt sweetness provides balance. The bitterness builds gradually, delivering a resinous character that intensifies toward the finish without becoming harsh.

citrus-drivenbalancedresinous hopsclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness and a pleasant resinous aftertaste that fades gracefully. A touch of residual grapefruit bitterness persists, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

drycleanhoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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

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

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