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Paniolo Pale Ale

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Named for Hawaii's cowboy tradition — Paniolos are the paniolo counterpart to the mainland cowboy, and Big Island's Pale Ale honors them with a solid, balanced take on the American style. Bright citrus and tropical hop notes, moderate bitterness, a bready malt spine that carries the middle. Pacific pale ale done right.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
fruity
floral
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered over distinct tropical fruit notes that suggest passionfruit and stone fruit.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paniolo Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. A cream-colored head forms with moderate retention and light lacework on the glass. The pour is clean and inviting, reflecting the beer's straightforward character.

golden amberclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered over distinct tropical fruit notes that suggest passionfruit and stone fruit. A clean, grassy hop character frames the bouquet, with a soft bready undertone from the malt base that grounds the composition without dominating.

citrus zesttropical fruitgrassy hopsbready malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors building in the mid-section and a moderate bitterness that sits comfortably around 40 IBU. The malt spine provides a bready sweetness and light body that balances the hop intensity, finishing dry without harshness or astringency.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with residual citrus and a subtle floral note persisting on the palate. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, thirst-inducing impression.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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

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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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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