American Pale Ale

From The BJCP:

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

Overall Intensity

Color

IBU Range

ABV Range

Winter, Spring

Hop: Bold Herbal Citric

Medium

Pale Golden - Light Amber

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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.