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Papagayo Pale Ale

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Papagayo Brewing brings American pale ale tradition to Costa Rica's humid climate, and Papagayo itself is built for it. Bright citrus and floral hops open clean and crisp over a light, dry malt body — at 5.2% and 30 IBU, nothing gets in the way of refreshment. Built for the heat, easy to drink one after another.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit peel—layered over delicate floral undertones from noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Papagayo Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Papagayo presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that settles to a thin collar. The beer shows good carbonation with steady bubbles rising through the clear body. Lacing clings delicately to the glass with each sip.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit peel—layered over delicate floral undertones from noble hops. A light, clean maltiness provides a soft backdrop without any heavy sweetness or grain character. The overall profile is crisp and inviting, with no off-aromas.

citrus zestfloral Edelhopfenclean maltiness

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and refreshing, with bright citrus flavors taking the fore and subtle floral notes weaving through the mid-palate. Bitterness registers at a moderate 38 IBU—present but restrained, never aggressive—while the light malt body keeps the beer lean and accessible. The finish transitions cleanly into a dry, hoppy fade.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternessdry malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering citrus and herbaceous hop notes fading gracefully. No astringency or residual sweetness interferes with the crisp departure.

clean fadehoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Papagayo Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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