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Bio Pale Ale

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Tropical and fruity, with aromas of exotic fruit: the Bio Pale Ale is the brewery's declaration of love to the best organic hops from German cultivation. Gold-orange at 5.6 % ABV, brewed in Mendig with organic hops from Hallertau and Franconia and barley from organic farmers in the Eifel. It won silver at the European Beer Star 2022 in the New-Style Pale Ale category.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2022
European Beer Star
New-Style Pale Ale
★Silver — European Beer Star (New-Style Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple and passionfruit dominate—complemented by citrus notes of grapefruit zest and orange blossom.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bio Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright gold-orange hue with excellent clarity and good depth of color typical of the style. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, stable collar with consistent lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears lively without excessive aggression, suggesting a well-balanced pour.

bright gold-orangeclearstable headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple and passionfruit dominate—complemented by citrus notes of grapefruit zest and orange blossom. Organic Hallertauer and Franconian hops deliver a clean, herbal backbone without harshness, while subtle malt sweetness provides gentle support without muddying the aromatic clarity.

tropical fruitcitrus zestherbal hoporganic Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with fruity sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness. The mid-palate showcases the tropical and citrus hop character in full relief, supported by clean, understated malt that suggests organic barley without becoming bready or heavy. Bitterness builds gradually and finishes at a moderate level, integrated rather than aggressive.

fruity-citrus balancemoderate bitternessclean maltcrisp entry

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, dry and refreshing, leaving behind fading citrus and a whisper of organic hop character. The finish remains clean without any astringent or metallic notes.

medium dry finishfading citrusrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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