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Welde No.7 Pale Ale

Welde Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Pale Ale · One of 191 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Welde No.7 is a crisp and balanced German Pale Ale that combines traditional brewing techniques with modern hop-forward character. This sessionable ale features a golden hue and delivers a refreshing drinking experience with subtle citrus notes and a clean finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Welde No.7 Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Welde No.7 presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A dense, white head forms upon pour with good retention, and the beer displays vibrant carbonation with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

goldenbrilliantwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by crisp, citrus-forward hop character with prominent grapefruit notes balancing subtle floral undertones. Clean malt backbone provides a light, grain-forward base without any yeast-driven esters, showcasing the brewery's focus on hop expression.

citrusgrapefruitfloral hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, crisp entry and assertive hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate without being aggressive. Subtle malty sweetness provides balance, while grapefruit and citrus flavors peak in the middle, finishing with pronounced bitterstoffe character typical of German hop varieties.

hoppycrispcitrus-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with the bitterness fading gracefully rather than lingering harshly. A light, refreshing aftertaste lingers with subtle citrus notes, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Welde No.7 Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Welde No.7 Pale Ale

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, hoppy, clean character as Welde No.7 Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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