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GPA

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GPA, short for German Pale Ale, is the hop-led ale in the WEST range and a nod to the pale ales and IPAs of Britain and America. A little wheat in the grist keeps it light and fresh. The aroma is floral and grassy; German hops bring a slight herbal note, while American aroma hops add flavours of dried lemon and black pepper over a bready, biscuit-like malt base. The body is light and the finish elegantly dry, with a restrained bitterness.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyfloralhoppy
grassy
floral
hoppy
bready
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate wheat grain character that establishes the beer's lightness immediately.
also:spicy,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for GPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays good carbonation energy, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass and fine Schaumhaftung clinging to the walls. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate wheat grain character that establishes the beer's lightness immediately. German noble hops contribute a subtle herbal dimension with hints of dried grass, while American aroma hops layer in citrus notes reminiscent of dried lemon peel and a whisper of black pepper. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and elegant, with no single element dominating.

wheat grainherbal and floraldried lemon zestblack pepper spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with soft wheat malts providing a foundation without heaviness. Mid-palate develops a gentle herbal bitterness from the German Edelhopfen, balanced by subtle citrus and peppery notes that prevent the beer from becoming flat or one-dimensional. The bitterness remains measured—present but never aggressive—allowing the wheat character to remain the structural center throughout.

clean malt baserestrained bitternesscitrus and spicedry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is elegantly dry and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or alcohol warmth. A gentle herbal and citrus fade lingers briefly before the palate returns to clean, leaving behind the impression of a balanced, sessionable ale.

dry finishherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, grassy, floral character as GPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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