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Steinbach Bräu Pale Ale

Steinbach Bräu
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🌍 Germany · American Pale Ale · One of 233 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
tropical
resinous
Malt character
caramel

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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
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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