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Roughrider Pale Ale

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
citrusy
bready
Aroma
Clean, inviting nose with moderate noble hop character—subtle citrus and herbal notes without assertiveness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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

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