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American Pale Ale 12

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A top-fermented American Pale Ale at 12.5° Stammwürze, brewed from Pale Ale malt and hopped with Citra, Cascade and Centennial. It is unfiltered and unpasteurised, with a fruity aroma and a medium bitterness. Three American hop varieties carry the hop character. Kamenice nad Lipou, where it is brewed, has made beer since the 15th century.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest lead, backed by subtle floral and herbal undertones from the Cascade and Centennial varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for American Pale Ale 12

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity despite the unfiltered nature of the brew. The head forms densely and clings to the glass with fine retention, laying down persistent lacing with each sip. Carbonation is crisp and visible, lending the beer a lively, appetizing presentation.

golden, brightdense head lacingwell-carbonatedunfiltered clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest lead, backed by subtle floral and herbal undertones from the Cascade and Centennial varieties. Beneath the hop profile, clean malt provides a soft grain foundation without astringency. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeasty or solvent character.

citrus-forwardfloral, herbalclean grainAmerican hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and medium-bodied, with citrus and stone fruit flavours developing across the palate. The three American hops work in concert to deliver a balanced bitterness that builds steadily without overwhelming; at 45 IBU, it occupies the middle ground between restraint and assertiveness. The finish dries cleanly, leaving a pleasant lingering hop bite.

citrus, stone fruitmedium bodybalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, dominated by subtle hop oils and a gentle grainy dryness. No harsh edge or cloying sweetness interrupts the departure.

dry, lingeringhop-driven 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

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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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