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Valmiermuiža Gaišais

Valmiermuiža Brewery
Latvia·American Pale Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
floral
citrusy
mineral
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral and citrus notes from estate-grown hops, layered over a clean, light malt foundation.
also:herbal,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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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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