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EI.PI.EI.

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The malt-forward American Pale Ale — caramel malts up front for sweet body, citrus/floral/herbal hops on top, dry hoppy finish. Balanced and rounded rather than one-note hoppy.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyherbal
caramel
malty
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with layered noble hop character—citrus zest and herbal notes frame a subtle floral backdrop.
also:floral,fruity
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for EI.PI.EI.

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively but controlled, creating steady streams of bubbles that maintain the foam structure throughout the pour.

golden amberclearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered noble hop character—citrus zest and herbal notes frame a subtle floral backdrop. Beneath these sits a warm caramel sweetness from well-selected malts, with a faint breadiness that rounds out the aromatic profile.

citrus, herbal, floralcaramel sweetnessbalanced hops and malt

◐ Taste

Entry is malt-driven, delivering caramel body with clean bready undertones that establish a rounded mouthfeel. Mid-palate shows measured hop bitterness integrated with herbal and citrus notes, while a dry finish emerges without aggressive astringency. The balance favors structure over intensity.

caramel bodyherbal hopsdry finishsmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering herbal and citrus notes that fade gracefully. Aftertaste remains clean and slightly hoppy without dominating.

dry hoppy finishherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, caramel, malty character as EI.PI.EI. will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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