7Brau Pale Ale vs Scape Goat Pale Ale: Which Should You Drink?

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7Brau Pale Ale

7Brau

South Korea · American Pale Ale

hopIQ rank #105

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Scape Goat Pale Ale

Big Sky Brewing Company

United States · American Pale Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

7Brau Pale Ale if you want something with a bit more weight and presence, Scape Goat Pale Ale if you want to stay sessionable and nimble. These are basically fraternal twins—same IBU, nearly identical ABV—but 7Brau edges out with slightly more malt backbone that actually lingers. Both are solid, unpretentious pale ales that won't overthink things, but they hit different depending on whether you're settling in or moving through a few rounds.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick 7Brau Pale Ale when…

→You're having one or two beers and want something with actual character to contemplate
→You prefer malt-forward pale ales over aggressively hoppy ones
→You want that comforting, familiar pale ale feeling

Pick Scape Goat Pale Ale when…

→You're on a Friday night and planning multiple rounds
→You want something crisp that resets your palate between bites
→You prefer the beer to step back and let hops take the lead

SIDE BY SIDE

	7Brau Pale Ale	Scape Goat Pale Ale
ABV	5%	4.7%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Pale gold
Style	American Pale Ale	American Pale Ale
Origin	South Korea	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

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TASTING NOTES

7Brau Pale Ale

HoppyCleanFloral

7Brau's version has this pleasant, almost biscuity malt foundation that keeps you grounded. The hops aren't screaming—they're there doing their job with a modest citrus-pine finish—but the beer itself has enough substance to feel like you're actually drinking something. It's the kind of pale ale that tastes good on the third sip, not just the first.

Scape Goat Pale Ale

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Scape Goat is leaner and more direct—it leads with hop character right away, then gets out of the way. There's a dryness to it that makes you want another sip immediately. It's not thin, but it doesn't have the malt cushioning of 7Brau. This is the one that works if you're trying to knock back a few without feeling heavy.

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