hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Export

Shipyard Brewing Company
United States·Golden Ale·Rank 43 of 50 · The Best American Pale Ales
Tap to rate

The beer that started Shipyard: Export was first poured at Federal Jack's in Kennebunkport in 1992 and follows English brewing tradition. This golden ale carries a hint of malty sweetness. Willamette, Cascade and Tettnang provide the hops, two-row British pale ale, crystal and wheat malts the base, and wherever possible the ingredients come from Maine farms. At 5.1% ABV, it is still the flagship.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppywheat
malty
hoppy
wheat
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt character—bread crust and biscuit notes from the two-row base and crystal malt.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Export

◎ Appearance

A clear, bright golden hue that speaks to its English pale ale heritage. The head forms with moderate density and displays steady lacing as it recedes, suggesting good protein content and carbonation control. The beer presents as visually clean and inviting without haze.

golden, clearmoderate headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt character—bread crust and biscuit notes from the two-row base and crystal malt. Willamette and Tettnang hops contribute gentle herbal and spice undertones, while Cascade adds a whisper of floral citrus. The aromatic profile remains restrained and refined, characteristic of the English tradition.

bready, biscuityherbal spice notessubtle citrus floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with approachable malty sweetness balanced by measured noble hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals wheat malt's soft, clean character alongside caramel notes from the crystal malt. The bitterness (29 IBU) never dominates, instead providing structure and a crisp counterpoint that keeps the beer from becoming cloying.

malty, sweetcrisp hop balancewheat softness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with bittering hops lingering gently without harshness. A clean, slightly grainy dryness persists, inviting another sip.

dry, cleanrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Export

More from Shipyard Brewing Company

American Pale Ale Golden Nitro
American Pale Ale Golden Nitro
American Pale Ale
4.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Blue Fin
Blue Fin
Irish Dry Stout
4.7%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Boatload
Boatload
Fruit Wheat Ale
4.5%·Mild
Find matches →
Finder
Finder
Hazy IPA
6.9%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Hazelnut Porter
Hazelnut Porter
Porter
5.7%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Invader Pale Ale
Invader Pale Ale
Hazy Pale Ale
5.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Monkey Fist IPA
Monkey Fist IPA
West Coast IPA
6%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Prelude
Prelude
Brown Ale
6.7%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →

About Golden Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Golden Ale?

Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Golden Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, hoppy, sweet character as Export will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

FEATURED IN

Compare with another beer →