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Septem Friday Pale Ale

Septem Microbrewery
Greece·Pale Ale
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Septem's sessionable pale ale — Friday Pale Ale is an English-inspired pale ale brewed on Evia with a balanced character suitable for end-of-week enjoyment. Citrus and floral hop aromas from European hops, a moderate malt body and a clean, balanced bitter finish at 35 IBU. Friday Pale Ale is the most approachable of Septem's craft range: entry-level craft ale from Greece's most decorated microbrewery.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppyfloral
clean
hoppy
floral
citrusy
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and floral notes from carefully selected European hops, accompanied by subtle herbal and pine undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Septem Friday Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Friday Pale Ale displays a bright golden hue characteristic of the English pale ale style, with excellent clarity that showcases the beer's clean brewing. A modest white head forms with good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that creates a visually inviting presentation.

bright goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and floral notes from carefully selected European hops, accompanied by subtle herbal and pine undertones. A light, clean malt backbone provides gentle breadiness without overwhelming the hop-forward character, creating an approachable and inviting aromatic profile.

citrusfloralherbal pineclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and balanced with moderate malt sweetness that provides body without heaviness. The mid-palate develops citrus and hoppy characteristics with subtle pine notes, leading seamlessly into a clean bitter finish at 35 IBU that feels neither aggressive nor timid.

crisp citrusbalanced malthoppybitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully. A pleasant herbal and slightly dry aftertaste encourages another sip, embodying the sessionable nature of this approachable craft ale.

cleandrylingering hop bitterness
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, hoppy, smooth-drinking character as Septem Friday Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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