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Pyynikin Pale Ale

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Finnish pale ale brewed with Cascade and Centennial hops. Citrus and floral aromas over a clean, biscuity malt base with a balanced bitter finish. The beer that put Pyynikin on Finland's craft map.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
bready
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus and floral notes dominate the nose, with Cascade and Centennial hops delivering grapefruit, lemon zest, and subtle lavender undertones.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pyynikin Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden amber hue characteristic of American pale ales, with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A modest white head forms with good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that maintains visual appeal throughout the pour.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus and floral notes dominate the nose, with Cascade and Centennial hops delivering grapefruit, lemon zest, and subtle lavender undertones. A clean, biscuity malt base provides grounding support without overshadowing the hop-forward character.

citrusfloralgrapefruitclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, citrus-forward hop flavors balanced by a biscuity malt backbone that adds subtle sweetness and medium body. The mid-palate maintains excellent drinkability with a building but well-integrated bitterness that culminates in a dry, hoppy finish without astringency.

hoppycitrus-forwardbiscuity maltbalanced bitter

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing aftertaste. The palate clears quickly, inviting another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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