American Pale Ale

A pale, refreshing and hoppy ale, yet with sufficient supporting malt to make the beer balanced and drinkable. The clean hop presence can reflect classic or modern American or New World hop varieties

Season(s)

Overall Flavor Profile

Winter, Spring

Hop: Bold Herbal Citric

Overall Intensity

Color

Medium

Pale Golden - Light Amber

IBU Range

ABV Range

-

4.5 - 6.2%

Special Food Flavors

Bitter, Citrus, Citrus & Bitter, Malty & Sweet, Peppery & Earthy, Rich & Savory, Roasted

Common Examples

Ballast Point Grunion Pale Ale, Firestone Walker Pale 31, Great Lakes Burning River, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone Pale Ale, Tröegs Pale Ale.