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Yona Yona Ale

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🌍 Japan · American Pale Ale · One of 194 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
floral
60%
caramel
60%
malty
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
smooth
30%
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About American Pale Ale

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Yona Yona 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.

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
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