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Okanagan Spring Pale Ale

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Brewed since 1989 and the best-known ale of the house: clear copper to amber in the glass under an off-white head. Caramel malt sets the tone with toffee and a little biscuit, joined by a fruity edge that reads like ripe apple. Hops enter late and modestly, 19 IBU of leafy bitterness that orders the sweetness instead of cutting through it. Medium body, round finish, closer to the English reading of the style than to a citrus-forward one.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2020
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelfruitymalty
caramel
fruity
malty
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Caramel and toffee dominate the nose, supported by soft biscuit notes that speak to the substantial malz bill.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Okanagan Spring Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Clear copper to amber under an off-white head with solid retention. The color sits in the warm mid-range of the pale ale spectrum, displaying good brilliance without any haze. Head disperses gradually, leaving modest but present lacing on the glass.

copper to amberclearpersistent headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Caramel and toffee dominate the nose, supported by soft biscuit notes that speak to the substantial malz bill. A ripe apple fruitiness rounds out the profile, adding dimension without sharpness. Hop presence is restrained and leafy, contributing herbal undertones rather than citrus or floral intensity.

carameltoffeeripe appleleafy hops

◐ Taste

Sweet caramel and biscuit establish the palate entry, with malt sweetness carrying through the mid-section. Bitterness arrives late and modestly at 19 IBU, functioning to frame and order the residual sweetness rather than override it. The body sits comfortably at medium weight, delivering a round, soft mouthfeel without heaviness.

malt-forwardbalanced sweetnessgentle bitternessround body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, fading gradually without sharp edges or lingering harshness. A whisper of leafy bitterness and residual toffee persist as the aftertaste.

cleansoft fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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