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Sivilai Pale Ale

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Sivilai's flagship pale ale — citrus and floral hop character over a clean balanced malt base. Designed to convert Thai lager drinkers to craft without overwhelming them. Sivilai Pale Ale is Bangkok's most approachable craft beer: interesting enough for enthusiasts, gentle enough for newcomers.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—complemented by delicate floral undertones and a subtle herbaceous quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sivilai Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer presents a modest white head that dissipates gradually, leaving light lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted American pale ales.

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◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—complemented by delicate floral undertones and a subtle herbaceous quality. Clean malt backbone supports without overwhelming, allowing the hop character to shine. A whisper of caramel malt adds gentle complexity without sweetness.

citrus-forwardfloral hopsherbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and pine hop flavors that build into a balanced mid-palate. Light-bodied and approachable, the beer maintains excellent drinkability while delivering genuine hop complexity. Subtle caramel malt provides just enough sweetness to anchor the bitterness, with a pleasant herbaceous character rounding out the flavor.

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◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with moderate bitterness that fades gracefully without lingering harshness. The aftertaste leaves a pleasant herbal and citrus memory that invites another sip.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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

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

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