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Wicked Weed Napoleon Complex

Wicked Weed Brewing
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🌍 United States · Pale Ale · One of 110 Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
orange
tropical
Malt character
bready
malty
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wicked Weed Napoleon Complex

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 Wicked Weed Napoleon Complex

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 hoppy, dry, floral character as Wicked Weed Napoleon Complex will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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