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Sivilai Pale Ale

Sivilai City Craft
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🌍 Thailand · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sivilai 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 Sivilai 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 Sivilai Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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