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Stimalti Pale Ale

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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The lighter companion to Stimalti's Porter — a citrusy, approachable pale ale available at craft beer bars across Naples. Pale golden with a white head; the nose is fresh with citrus hop aromas. Balanced between a light malt backbone and a clean, moderate bitterness. The everyday pale ale of Stimalti's growing Neapolitan following.

ABV
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

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

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
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stimalti Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that settles to a thin collar. The head displays good initial retention and fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldenbright claritywhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus hop aromas—bright notes of orange zest and lemon—supported by a clean, understated Malz foundation. No yeast esters or phenols intrude; the profile remains crisp and inviting without floral complexity.

citrus-forwardorange peelclean maltfresh hop character

Taste

Entry is light and approachable, with a subtle Malz sweetness that grounds the beer without heaviness. Mid-palate balances Edelhopfen bitterness—moderate at 38 IBU—against the restrained malt backbone, finishing with a dry, clean sensation. No harsh edges or oxidation.

balanced bitternesslight bodymalt restraintdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and relatively brief, with lingering hop bitterness and a clean, dry minerality. No cloying sweetness or astringency remains.

clean aftertastedryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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