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RIBA Pale Ale

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One of Garage's four founding core beers — named after the Barceloneta Riba (waterfront). A clean, accessible Pale Ale with citrusy American hops. The approachable entry point to the Garage range and a Barcelona craft beer institution.

ABV
5.5%
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
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate the profile, backed by clean American hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for RIBA Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A firm white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate the profile, backed by clean American hop character. A subtle malty sweetness emerges beneath, providing gentle foundation without competing. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no rough or oxidative edges.

citrus zestgrapefruit, orangeclean hop charactersubtle malz sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with bright citrus flavors carrying immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals moderate bitterness balanced by light, biscuity malz character that avoids heaviness. The finish is clean and lean, with lingering hoppy dryness that refreshes rather than fatigues.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternesslight malzdry, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, fading to a pleasant dry hoppy aftertaste with subtle citrus echoes. No residual sweetness or astringency remains.

short-medium finishdry 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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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 RIBA Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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