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Protokoll Pale Ale

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Protokoll Pale Ale is a German pale ale with balanced malt character and moderate hop bitterness. This 5% ABV brew offers citrus and floral notes with a smooth, dry finish and light body.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and floral hop aromatics that are balanced by subtle grain notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Protokoll Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Protokoll Pale Ale displays a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined white head that provides good retention. The beer presents a lively carbonation pattern with fine bubbles, typical of a well-crafted German pale ale.

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◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and floral hop aromatics that are balanced by subtle grain notes. There's a clean, inviting character with no harsh or off-putting elements, showcasing the brewery's restrained use of modern hops alongside traditional German malts.

citrusfloralcleanhoppy

◐ Taste

The palate leads with crisp, refreshing citrus flavors supported by a light malty backbone that provides just enough sweetness to balance the 32 IBUs of moderate bitterness. The mid-palate is smooth and clean with fruity undertones, building to a pleasant hoppy finish without any astringency.

crispcitrus-forwardbalancedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully. The light body and refreshing character leave the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip, making this an excellent session beer.

drycleancrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, light, dry character as Protokoll Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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