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Refuge Pale Ale

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
United States·American Pale Ale
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Built around locally sourced Arizona ingredients — a clean, citrusy pale ale with bright hop character and a balanced malt base. The farm-to-table philosophy applied to the most approachable style in the lineup.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus—predominantly grapefruit and orange zest—backed by a clean, grassy hop character typical of locally sourced Arizona hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Refuge Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. A white head forms readily and displays solid retention with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident throughout, lending the beer a lively, inviting appearance.

pale goldbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus—predominantly grapefruit and orange zest—backed by a clean, grassy hop character typical of locally sourced Arizona hops. Beneath the bright hop profile lies a subtle malted grain foundation that avoids any heavy or grainy thickness, allowing the citrus and herbal notes to remain in the foreground.

citrus zestgrassy hopsclean grainArizona terroir

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus flavors building immediately on the palate. The mid-palate reveals a balanced malted grain sweetness that provides structure without overwhelming the hop-driven character. Bitterness is restrained and integrated, lingering lightly without dominating the finish.

citrus forwardbalanced maltintegrated bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading smoothly with residual citrus and a dry, crisp aftertaste. No heavy sweetness or harsh bitterness lingers.

clean fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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Food Pairing

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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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Refuge Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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