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Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale

Yards Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Yards Philadelphia 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 Yards Philadelphia 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 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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