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Wicked Weed Napoleon Complex

Wicked Weed Brewing
United States·Pale Ale
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Wicked Weed's hoppy pale ale — 5.2% ABV, hop-forward without crossing into IPA territory, biscuity malt spine, citric-and-floral hop aroma, dry finish. Explicitly announced as a year-round core addition to the Asheville brewery's lineup. Widely packaged in 6-pack 12oz cans across the Southeast. The small-but-mighty pale ale slot.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
tropical
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and subtle floral notes, characteristic of quality aroma hops.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wicked Weed Napoleon Complex

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and visible, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and subtle floral notes, characteristic of quality aroma hops. Underneath lies a clean, biscuity malt foundation that frames the hop expression without competing. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no sharp or vegetal edges.

citrus-forwardfloral hopsbiscuity maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet from the bready malt base, followed by a crisp hop presence that evolves through the mid-palate with citric and tropical notes. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, allowing both malt and hops to coexist without harshness. The mouthfeel remains light and refreshing despite the hop emphasis.

balanced hop-maltcitric bitesmooth palatedry progression

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and clean, with lingering citrus and floral hop character fading gradually. A subtle biscuit note persists in the aftertaste, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry endingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
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

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