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Störtebeker Atlantik-Ale

Störtebeker Braumanufaktur
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🌍 Germany · Pale Ale · One of 191 Pale Ales in hopIQ

A balanced German Pale Ale with a golden hue, offering subtle malt sweetness and moderate hop bitterness. Clean, crisp finish with light body. Brewed by Störtebeker Braumanufaktur in northern Germany.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber9
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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

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.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Atlantik-Ale

◎ Appearance

Störtebeker Atlantik-Ale presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The beer displays a fine, white head with good retention, topped by persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, contributing to an inviting visual presentation.

goldenbrightwhite headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a balanced blend of noble hop character with subtle citrus notes and clean grain undertones. Delicate malt sweetness emerges in the background, suggesting careful brewing with traditional German techniques. The aroma is fresh and inviting, with no harsh alcohol presence despite the moderate ABV.

citrusgrainnoble hopsmalt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp malt-forward entry, delivering bread and grain flavors with medium body and excellent drinkability. Mid-palate exhibits balanced hop bitterness (30 IBUs) that complements rather than dominates, followed by a subtle citrus fruitiness that adds complexity. The finish transitions smoothly from sweet to dry, with lingering hoppy notes that invite the next sip.

maltybalancedcrispcitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with moderate length and a subtle hoppy aftertaste that gradually fades. Refreshing dryness leaves the palate ready for another sip without any cloying sweetness or harsh bitterness.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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