Pseudo Sue
Named after the famous T. rex fossil discovered in South Dakota, Pseudo Sue is a single-hop Citra showcase — grapefruit, citrus, mango and evergreen aromatics over a clean pilsner malt backbone. Won silver at the 2016 GABF and gold at the 2018 World Beer Cup. Iowa's most iconic pale ale and the beer that put Toppling Goliath on the national map.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pseudo Sue
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 citrusy, hoppy, tropical character as Pseudo Sue will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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