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Sabino Pale Ale

Birrificio Sabino
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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Birrificio Sabino's flagship and a Concours International de Lyon Gold 2024 qualifier — a clean, award-winning pale ale from northern Sardinia brewed with Sardinian spring water. Citrusy and balanced with a fresh hop character and a clean, moderately bitter finish. The accessible entry point into one of Sardinia's most decorated craft breweries.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
herbal
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sabino Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A white head forms readily and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as it subsides. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating steady effervescence.

pale goldenbright, clearpersistent white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus notes—orange peel and grapefruit—complemented by clean floral and herbal hop character. Beneath lies a subtle malt foundation that provides balance without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or oxidative character.

citrus forwardfresh hop characterfloral, herbalclean and bright

Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with moderate malt sweetness that grounds the beer without heaviness. Citrus and hop bitterness build through the mid-palate, delivering a balanced bitterness around 38 IBU that never overwhelms. The finish transitions toward dry and clean, with lingering herbal and hop notes.

balanced hoppy bitecitrus-forwardmoderate bitternesscrisp and dry

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately dry, with subtle herbal and orange notes persisting. The finish is of medium length, fading gracefully without astringency.

dry finishherbal lingeringmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sabino 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 Sabino 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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Sabino Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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