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Roughrider Pale Ale

Souris River Brewing
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 230 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after Theodore Roosevelt's famous cavalry unit recruited largely from the Dakotas. A straightforward, well-made pale ale — crisp, moderately hoppy, easy to drink on the patio.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roughrider Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, white head forms readily and maintains good lacing down the glass, indicating solid carbonation and malt protein content.

pale goldencleardense foam lacing

Aroma

Clean, inviting nose with moderate noble hop character—subtle citrus and herbal notes without assertiveness. Light bready and grainy malt undertones provide a gentle backdrop without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus, herbal hopsgrainy malt notesclean, restrained

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with balanced malt sweetness and hop bitterness working in tandem. The mid-palate shows moderate hop bite with supporting bready, slightly grainy character; the finish trends dry with gentle citrus lingering on the palate.

crisp, balancedmoderate hop bitedry finish

Finish

Medium-length finish with a clean, dry departure. Residual hop bitterness and faint citrus notes fade evenly without astringency.

clean, drymedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Roughrider Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Roughrider Pale Ale

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 crisp, refreshing, clean character as Roughrider Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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