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Pale for the City

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Birmingham Brewing Company's flagship golden pale — vegan, gluten-free friendly, brewed with British Floor Malt. Clean, crisp, and citrusy. Named as a love letter to Birmingham. Available at independent bars across the city.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
mineral
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes — lemon and grapefruit zest — layered over clean British malt character.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale for the City

◎ Appearance

Pale for the City presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is visible and persistent, creating a refined effervescence that complements the beer's crisp character.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes — lemon and grapefruit zest — layered over clean British malt character. Subtle floral and herbal hop nuances emerge beneath, while the overall impression remains dry and mineral-forward with no yeast-derived esters.

citrus-forwardherbal hopsclean maltmineral-dry

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus flavors and a lean malt backbone from British Floor Malt that adds subtle breadth without heaviness. Mid-palate develops a gentle hoppy bitterness that carries through cleanly, balancing the citric notes and finishing with a mineral-edged dryness.

crisp citrusbalanced bitternesslean malt bodymineral dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with lingering citrus and a light mineral grip that encourages another sip.

clean aftertastecitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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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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.

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