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Workers Pale Ale

Jing-A Brewing
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🌍 China · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Jing-A's flagship and a Beijing craft classic — named as a nod to China's workers' movement but brewed with very un-proletarian American hops. Citrus and floral hop character over a balanced malt base with a clean, refreshing finish. Workers Pale Ale is the beer of Beijing's hutong bars and Sanlitun rooftops: the craft pint that says 'I live in Beijing and I have good taste'.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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 American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Workers Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright, clear clarity and excellent transparency. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant American hop character — citrus zest and floral notes dominate, evoking grapefruit pith and dried chamomile. A light, clean maltiness supports the hops without competing, with subtle grain sweetness in the background. No yeast-driven esters or phenolics; the profile remains crisp and direct.

citrus zestfloral, chamomile-likebalanced grain

Taste

The palate opens with bright hop bitterness that integrates cleanly rather than harshly, supported by a lean, biscuity malt base that avoids excess sweetness. Mid-palate reveals subtle breadiness and a firm, grassy hop character with lasting citrus. Bitterness is moderate and finishes without harshness, allowing the hop character to remain in focus.

assertive bitternessbiscuit, graincitrus hop snap

Finish

Dry and clean, with lingering citrus and hop character fading gradually. The aftertaste is refreshingly bitter with no lingering sweetness or astringency.

drycitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Workers Pale Ale

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

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Workers Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Workers Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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