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TKO Extra Pale Ale

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Boxing Cat's flagship — the pale ale that introduced Shanghai to American hop character. Citrus and floral American hops over a clean, balanced malt base. TKO is crisp, refreshing and approachable: the gateway craft beer that converted thousands of Shanghai drinkers from industrial lager. Named with classic Boxing Cat irreverence.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—grapefruit and lime peel—layered over subtle floral notes typical of American noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for TKO Extra Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation evident throughout the glass. A dense, cream-colored head forms on the pour and holds with good retention, leaving fine lacing on the walls as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbright claritydense foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—grapefruit and lime peel—layered over subtle floral notes typical of American noble hops. A clean maltster's foundation sits beneath, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point without any yeast funk or oxidative notes.

bright citrusfloral hopsclean grain base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp entry and balanced malt sweetness that provides structure without heaviness. Citrus and resinous hop bitterness develop through the mid-palate, reaching a moderate finish that remains dry and refreshing rather than lingering or astringent.

hoppy bitebalanced maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly with a gentle hop bitterness and subtle citrus notes. Medium-short finish leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean decayrefreshing goodbye
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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

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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, clean character as TKO Extra Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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