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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
-
30
50
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.
Official BJCP Style Description
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