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🌍 France · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

BAPBAP's founding beer and signature Pale Ale — a Parisian reinterpretation of English Pale Ales with a modern touch. Built on a subtle balance of barley and wheat malts with Cascade hops providing citrus notes that marry with the light residual sugars of Cara Vienne malt. Golden, round, and fruity with a pleasant bitter finish. The beer that launched Paris' craft revolution.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Originale

Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. The head forms with modest retention and displays elegant lacing as it subsides. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance characteristic of the pale ale tradition.

golden, clearfine carbonationmoderate head

Aroma

Cascade hops lead the nose with distinctive citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit pith—while the malt base contributes subtle sweetness from the Cara Vienne character. A light grain impression and delicate fruity esters round out the profile, creating a balanced and approachable aromatic presentation.

citrus, lemonsubtle fruit estersgrain sweetness

Taste

Entry is clean and slightly sweet, with the barley and wheat malts providing a rounded, gentle foundation. Mid-palate reveals the citrus and stone fruit character from the hops, while residual malt sweetness keeps the profile balanced. Bitterness arrives in the mid-palate and builds into the finish without overwhelming the fruit and malt harmony.

balanced citrus-maltmoderate bitternesssmooth body

Finish

The finish is pleasant and dry, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle bitter edge that fades cleanly. Aftertaste remains fruity and malty without sharp astringency.

dry, citrus aftertasteclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Originale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Originale

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 citrusy, fruity, hoppy character as Originale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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