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Valmiermuiža Gaišais

Valmiermuiža Brewery
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🌍 Latvia · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Estate-grown hops and barley from the Valmiermuiža manor — Latvia's only farm-to-glass craft beer. Floral and lightly citrus with a clean balanced malt base. The taste of northern Latvia's countryside: honest, local and quietly exceptional.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
hoppy
citrusy
floral
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Valmiermuiža Gaišais

Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A tight white head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing, suggesting good malt structure and fresh conditioning.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral and citrus notes from estate-grown hops, layered over a clean, light malt foundation. No yeast esters or adjunct aromas intrude; instead, a subtle herbal whisper and a faint mineral undertone suggest soil and terroir.

floral, citrusherbal accentmineral undertone

Taste

Entry is crisp and balanced, with modest citrus notes and a lightly bready malt sweetness that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate remains clean and balanced, the 38 IBUs providing gentle bitterness rather than sharp bite, while a mineral quality keeps the profile dry and refreshing.

balanced, crisplight citrusgentle bitterness

Finish

Medium-short finish with the bitterness fading cleanly, leaving a dry mineral quality and faint floral memory. A refreshing quality persists without warming or sweetness.

dry, mineralclean fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Valmiermuiža Gaišais

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 Valmiermuiža Gaišais

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, malty, clean character as Valmiermuiža Gaišais will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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