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Printshop Hand Crank

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Printshop's flagship American pale ale — 5.4% ABV, 33 IBU, Citra and Centennial hop bill, biscuity malt base, snap-dry finish. The oldest core recipe from the small South Knoxville operation, canned on-site. Not chasing IPA territory, not thinning to session — the everyday pale ale slot, executed with print-shop care.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
bready
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and floral notes from the Citra and Centennial hops—bright grapefruit zest and a touch of herbal spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Printshop Hand Crank

◎ Appearance

Light golden color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with clean lacing. Carbonation is bright and even, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is crisp and inviting, befitting a well-executed everyday pale ale.

light goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and floral notes from the Citra and Centennial hops—bright grapefruit zest and a touch of herbal spice. Beneath sits a biscuity, grain-forward malt base that provides warmth without heaviness. The aroma is clean and direct, with no yeast funk or oxidation, allowing the hop and malt character to speak clearly.

citrus, grapefruitfloral, herbalbiscuity malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the biscuity malt character providing structure and a subtle sweetness that grounds the beer. The mid-palate brings forward the citrus and floral hop character—measured and well-integrated rather than aggressive. Bitterness arrives cleanly at 33 IBU, enough to balance the malt without dominating, finishing dry and refreshing on the palate.

dry, crispbalanced bitternesscitrus hop bite

◑ Finish

Snap-dry finish with a lingering but gentle bitterness that fades cleanly. No astringency or roughness, just a refreshing dryness that invites another sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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

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