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Yona Yona Ale

Yo-Ho Brewing Company
Japan·American Pale Ale
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Japan's first and most iconic craft pale ale. Aromatic cascade hops deliver grapefruit and floral notes over a balanced caramel malt base. The beer that opened the eyes of a generation of Japanese drinkers to craft.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by distinctive Cascade hop character, presenting prominent grapefruit and citrus notes alongside delicate floral aromatics.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yona Yona Ale

◎ Appearance

Yona Yona Ale displays a bright, golden amber hue characteristic of a well-crafted American Pale Ale. The beer presents excellent clarity with vibrant luminosity, topped by a fine, persistent white head that demonstrates good retention and lacing.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent white headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by distinctive Cascade hop character, presenting prominent grapefruit and citrus notes alongside delicate floral aromatics. A subtle caramel malt sweetness provides a balanced foundation without overshadowing the assertive hop bouquet that defines this iconic craft ale.

cascade hopsgrapefruitfloralcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with a well-integrated balance between citrus-forward hop bitterness and gentle caramel malt sweetness. Mid-palate maintains excellent drinkability with medium body and hoppy character that builds into a moderately dry, bitter finish without harshness.

crispbalancedhoppymedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering citrus and subtle bitterness that invites another sip. The aftertaste remains refreshing and grain-forward, exemplifying the beer's approachable yet flavorful character.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 hoppy, citrusy, floral character as Yona Yona Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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