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Twin Falls Pale Ale

Smithers Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · American Pale Ale · One of 221 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

A pale ale cut in the northwestern manner, built on Citra, Centennial and Columbus. Grapefruit and lime lead, backed by resinous pine and a spicy, herbal edge, while light caramel and biscuit from English and American malt hold the middle. It pours copper-gold under a creamy off-white head, carries a firm body and closes on a measured bitterness. Named for the falls above the valley.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
piney
resinous
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twin Falls Pale Ale

Appearance

Twin Falls pours copper-gold with excellent clarity and a creamy off-white head that builds quickly and persists across the glass. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the head's retention with visible fine bubbles rising steadily. Lacing clings to the glass in distinct rings as the head recedes.

copper-goldcreamy headbright claritypersistent lace

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—grapefruit and lime—layered over resinous pine and herbal undertones that develop as the beer warms. English and American malts contribute a soft biscuit foundation beneath the hop character, grounding what could otherwise be one-dimensional. There is no yeast esters or oxidation; the aroma remains clean and well-defined.

grapefruit, limeresinous pineherbal spicebiscuit malt

Taste

Entry is crisp and citrus-forward, with grapefruit and lime expanding across the palate before transitioning into a pronounced resinous and piney middle. Caramel sweetness and bready malt texture arrive to balance the herbal and spicy hop intensity, creating a measured interplay rather than an aggressive assault. Bitterness builds steadily but remains restrained, finishing clean without astringency.

citrus-forward entryresinous mid-palatecaramel sweetnessmeasured bitterness

Finish

The finish is moderately long, with pine and herbal notes fading into a gentle dry bitterness that lingers for several seconds. The residual sweetness from malt balances the fade, leaving a pleasant, slightly spicy aftertaste.

dry, piney finishherbal persistence
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls 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 citrusy, resinous, piney character as Twin Falls Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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