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Spring Valley 496

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🌍 Japan · Pale Ale · One of 38 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Spring Valley's flagship pale ale — named after 496, a perfect number in mathematics. Floral and fruity with a clean hop bitterness, crisp malt base and a long finish. A benchmark for Japanese craft pale ale.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
30
SRM
6golden
6

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

crisp
75%
refreshing
75%
clean
50%
malty
50%
grain
25%
hoppy
25%
light
25%
citrus
25%
dry
0%
floral
0%

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About Pale Ale

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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

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Spring Valley 496

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 Pairings

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WHERE TO BUY

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