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Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale

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Philadelphia's craft pale ale. Citrus and floral hop character from East Coast-style hopping, medium malt body and a clean finish. The PPA — as locals call it — is the city's everyday craft beer. Exactly what a Philly pale ale should taste like.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppyfloral
clean
hoppy
floral
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant East Coast citrus hops—bright grapefruit and orange peel notes—complemented by delicate floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Yards PPA displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, moderately persistent head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that maintain visual appeal throughout the pour.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant East Coast citrus hops—bright grapefruit and orange peel notes—complemented by delicate floral undertones. A clean, biscuity malt backbone provides subtle grain support without overwhelming the hop-forward character.

citrusfloralgrapefruitclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with pronounced citrus flavors that transition into a balanced medium body. Moderate bitterness (30 IBU) arrives mid-palate without harshness, while grain and malty sweetness provide necessary ballast, creating an approachable yet flavorful experience.

citrus-forwardbalancedmedium-bodiedmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and mild hop bitterness that never becomes astringent. It's refreshing and inviting—exactly what an everyday pale ale should deliver.

drycleancrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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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 clean, hoppy, floral character as Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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