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Störtebeker Pazifik-Ale

Störtebeker Braumanufaktur
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🌍 Germany · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Störtebeker Braumanufaktur's Pazifik-Ale hails from the historic brewing city of Stralsund in northern Germany, where maritime traditions meet modern craft brewing. This American IPA showcases a bright golden hue with a clean, crisp profile dominated by citrus and tropical fruit notes from its Pacific-inspired hop selection. The finish is dry and refreshing with lingering hoppy bitterness that keeps you reaching for another sip.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly 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

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
orange
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Pazifik-Ale

Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass walls. Well-carbonated with a lively bead that sustains throughout the tasting. The color suggests a restrained malt backbone typical of the IPA style.

bright goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with clean citrus and tropical stone fruit—orange and passionfruit—from the Pacific hop selection. A light, herbal edge frames the aromatics without veering into resinous territory. Subtle malt undertones provide structure without competing with the hops.

citrus, tropical fruitherbal hop characterorange peelclean profile

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus bite. The mid-palate carries tropical and fruity notes with balanced bitterness that builds gently rather than assaults. Dry finish with no lingering sweetness—the 60 IBU bitterness integrates cleanly into the overall composition.

hoppy, citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesstropical fruitdry palate

Finish

Medium-length dry finish with persistent hoppy bitterness that invites another sip. No astringency or harsh edges, just clean, lingering hop character that fades gracefully.

dry, hoppymedium length
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Störtebeker Pazifik-Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Störtebeker Pazifik-Ale

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, refreshing, crisp character as Störtebeker Pazifik-Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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