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Septem Friday Pale Ale

Septem Microbrewery
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🌍 Greece · Pale Ale · One of 86 Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Septem Friday Pale Ale

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

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Septem Friday Pale Ale

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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