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Einstök Arctic Pale Ale

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🌍 Iceland · Pale Ale · One of 65 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Einstök's flagship pale ale — a crisp and refreshing American-style pale ale brewed with pure Icelandic glacial water and Arctic thyme. Herbal and citrus hop character, a clean malt backbone and a dry, balanced bitter finish. One of Iceland's best-known craft ales, exported to over 22 countries

ABV
6%
IBU
38
SRM
golden8
Alle Pale Ale-Alternativen →
Bronze — NY International Beer Competition 2018 (American Style Pale Ale)

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
87%
crisp
75%
refreshing
75%
citrus
63%
pine
50%
dry
50%
light
50%
hop bitterness
45%
herbal
38%
fruity
25%
floral
25%
malty
25%
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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Einstök Arctic Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einstök Arctic Pale Ale

Appearance

Einstök Arctic Pale Ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's clean brewing process. A dense, white head forms with good retention, topped by fine carbonation that signals freshness and proper conditioning.

goldencleardense white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and grapefruit hop character, complemented by subtle herbal notes characteristic of Arctic thyme. Underneath lies a clean malt backbone with a whisper of pine resin, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

citrusherbal thymegrapefruitpine resin

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with bright citrus and grapefruit notes taking center stage. The mid-palate showcases a clean malt foundation that supports the hoppy character without overwhelming, leading to a building bitterness that remains well-integrated throughout the taste experience.

hoppycitrus-forwardcrispbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering herbal and pine hop bitterness that fades gracefully. Arctic Pale Ale leaves a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip rather than dominating the palate.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
aroma
82
taste
83
appearance
85
finish
81
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