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Spital Pale Ale

Spitalbrauerei Regensburg
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🌍 Germany · Pale Ale · One of 86 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Regensburg's Spitalbrauerei dates back to the medieval herb gardens, and their Pale Ale carries that sense of craft forward. Citrus and stone fruit from the hops land cleanly against a malt base that knows how to support them — 6.5% and 35 IBU work in careful balance. Approachable innovation from a brewery that's been at it for centuries.

ABV
6.5%
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

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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spital Pale Ale

Appearance

Spital Pale Ale presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays crisp carbonation with a clean, inviting visual profile characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

goldenclearwhite headbright

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and fruity hop aromatics, evoking notes of orange and stone fruit. A clean malt foundation provides subtle bread and grain undertones, while delicate floral characteristics add complexity without overwhelming the composition.

citrusfruity hopsfloralclean malt

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry featuring prominent malty sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness. Mid-palate reveals breadiness and grain character with citrus notes emerging, while moderate hoppy bitterness (35 IBU) provides structure without harshness. The finish maintains cleanliness and refreshment throughout.

maltycrispbalanced citrusmoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with a medium-length aftertaste dominated by dry, hoppy notes. Lingering citrus and grain character fade gracefully without astringency.

cleandryrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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