American Pale Ale
An American take on an English style which is cleaner than the English counterpart. Moderate or better hops, possibility of fruity esters from the yeast, and some malt presence. Pale gold to deep amber with moderate body and equivalent or better carbonation. Shares some characteristics with American Amber Ale.
- ABV
- 4.4%-5.4%
- IBU
- 30-50
- OG
- 1.044-1.050
- FG
- 1.008-1.014
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:4.4%-5.4%
ABW:3.5%-4.3%
IBU:30-50
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium to medium-high
Color & Appearance
Color:
Straw to light amberSRM:4-7
EBC:8-14
Clarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Hop haze is allowable at any temperature.
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.044-1.050
Original Gravity °P:11-12.4
Final Gravity:1.008-1.014
Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.6
Body:
Medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Low caramel malt aroma is allowable. Low to medium maltiness may include low caramel malt character.
Hop Profile:
High, exhibiting a wide range of attributes including floral, citrus, fruity (berry, tropical, stone fruit and other), sulfur, diesel-like, onion-garlic, catty, piney, resinous and many others.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters may be low to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.