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Steinbach Bräu Pale Ale

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An amber, top-fermented specialty using an unusual four-hop combination: German Saphir for the noble florality, American Citra, Bravo and Cascade for the tropical fruit. Not a pure American Pale Ale but a transatlantic translation — Franconian brewing tradition, hop-driven like the new wave. 13.8°P original gravity.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
floral
resinous
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive floral character from German Saphir, layered with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—from Citra and Cascade.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steinbach Bräu Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is visibly present, delivering steady streams of fine bubbles through a well-structured body.

golden amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive floral character from German Saphir, layered with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—from Citra and Cascade. A subtle tropical undertone emerges from the hop combination, with light resinous edges and a clean malt backbone that supports without dominating.

noble floralitycitrus-forwardtropical fruitresinous edge

◐ Taste

The palate enters with balanced bitterness that builds steadily without harshness, supported by the four-hop interplay. Mid-palate reveals a drying sensation paired with tropical and citrus fruit impressions, while light caramel sweetness and a smooth malt bed provide counterpoint. The finish remains dry with lingering herbal hop bitterness.

balanced bitternesscitrus and tropicaldry finishhoppy backbone

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with persistent bitterness that gradually tapers into a clean, dry aftertaste. Subtle hop resins linger on the palate without becoming aggressive, leaving a refreshing, crisp impression.

clean drypersistent bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

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