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Primátor EPA

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EPA is Primátor's top-fermented English Pale Ale of 5.0 %, dark amber to garnet beneath a fine, silky head. Its grist combines Pilsner, wheat, Munich, caramel and colour malts with oats, hopped with Northern Brewer, Styrian Golding and Centennial. The nose shows resin, rose petals, grapefruit peel and a trace of gooseberry. A pronounced first bitterness gives way to a drier malt palate with caramel and dried fruit, carried by a full body.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber13
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouscaramelcitrusy
resinous
caramel
citrusy
malty
floral
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced resinous and floral notes, driven by Northern Brewer and Styrian Golding hops.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor EPA

◎ Appearance

Dark amber to garnet hue presents with excellent clarity and a fine, silky head that adheres well to the glass wall. The carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating a stable foam collar that slowly diminishes, leaving delicate lacing throughout the drink.

dark amber to garnetsilky headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced resinous and floral notes, driven by Northern Brewer and Styrian Golding hops. Grapefruit peel and gooseberry provide bright citrus character, while an underlying layer of rose petals adds complexity. Subtle caramel and dried fruit notes from the Malz backbone emerge on the second nose.

resinous hopsgrapefruit peelrose petalsgooseberry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pronounced, clean bitterness that quickly integrates into a drier Malz foundation. Caramel sweetness and dried fruit notes develop in the mid-palate, supported by a full body and subtle oat-derived texture. The hop profile remains present but balanced, delivering citrus and herbal complexity without dominance.

pronounced bitternesscaramel Malzfull-bodieddried fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with bitterness and Malz character persisting gently on the palate. A faint citrus and resinous note tapers gradually, leaving a refreshing, slightly astringent aftertaste.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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 English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English Pale Ale

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