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Strahov American Pale Ale

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A refreshing pale ale with a distinctive hop aroma and a flavour that ranges from citrus to tropical fruit. It has a medium malt body and a gentle bitterness. The hops are American, and the hop mix has been named in several versions. It stands next to the brewery's Pale Ale made with Czech ingredients, a pair that shows two hop worlds in one style.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant American hop character, displaying prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes—think grapefruit zest and stone fruit—layered over a clean, understated malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strahov American Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, contributing to a lively visual presentation typical of the American Pale Ale style.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant American hop character, displaying prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes—think grapefruit zest and stone fruit—layered over a clean, understated malt base. The aromatic profile is fresh and inviting, with no harsh edges or oxidative character, allowing the hop complexity to shine through clearly.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean hop aromaAmerican hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with medium malt sweetness providing a balanced foundation. The mid-palate develops the tropical and citrus notes promised by the aroma, while a gentle bitterness builds gradually, never overwhelming but providing sufficient structure and grip to keep the beer from feeling flat or one-dimensional.

citrus and stone fruitbalanced malt bodymoderate bitternessrefreshing palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively quick, with the bitterness receding gracefully to leave a pleasant, dry aftertaste. The lingering impression is one of hop-driven character tempered by restraint—refreshing rather than aggressive.

dry finishhop-driven aftertasteclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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

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, tropical, citrusy character as Strahov American Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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