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What is American Pale Ale?

An independent guide to the American Pale Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative American Pale Ale beers

  1. A 'Juicy' take on the Harvest Pale Ale, made with fresh hops from the brewery's garden and dry Citra
  2. 14th Star Rising Hope bursts with vibrant notes of ripe berries, citrus, and a hint of tropical frui
  3. 1981 Not Whisky bursts with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from double dry-hopping with Citr
  4. Rich golden hue color. Floral hop with sweet malt aroma. Medium mouth feel with malt sweetness, hop
  5. 21st Amendment Pale Ale offers a balanced mix of citrus-forward hop notes with subtle malty sweetnes
  6. Jolly Polly VI boasts tropical candy-like hop aromas with notes of ripe peaches, caramelized pineapp
  7. Inspired by the West Coast style of hoppy beers we created this dry American Pale Ale with a smooth
  8. 3 Cordilleras IPA delivers a vibrant burst of floral and citrusy hop aromas, balanced by notes of ca
  9. 3 Daughters Florida Hopped FPA features bright citrus and floral hop notes balanced by a light malt
  10. Light-colored and medium bodied, crafted with New Zealand hops to bring flavors of tropical fruits a
  11. Bursting with bright citrus hop flavors, this American Pale Ale balances a smooth, biscuity malt bac
  12. Dry-hopped with Citra, Cascade and Northern Brewer for citrusy aroma & bright flavor.
  13. Fruit, floral hop aroma with citrus and pine; light caramel and strong hop flavour.
  14. Bright citrus and tropical hop notes shine in Mountain Wave, balanced by a gentle malt sweetness for
  15. Let There Be Light Pale Ale showcases bright citrus and floral hop aromas balanced by a grainy, ligh
  16. Artemisa is a hop-forward American Pale Ale showcasing vibrant citrus and floral aromas with a moder
  17. This pale features Cascadian hops and specialty malts. Highly crushable and aromatic. 21 IBU.
  18. Showcasing zesty citrus hops complemented by a subtle caramel malt sweetness, this pale ale offers a
  19. Golden Ale. A blonde, lighter bodied beer with a floral aroma and a crisp, hoppy finish that's not b
  20. Alaskan Pale Ale showcases bright citrus hop notes complemented by a gentle malt sweetness, creating
  21. Bursting with fresh citrusy hop flavors, Hopalicious offers a balance of smooth, slightly caramel ma
  22. Smooth caramel malt sweetness meets vibrant citrus and tropical hop notes in AleSmith .394 San Diego
  23. Bursting with juicy citrus and tropical fruit hop flavors, this hazy pale ale offers a soft, pillowy
  24. Its crisp finish and refreshing character make it a standout choice for pale ale enthusiasts.
  25. Noticeably bitter with strong floral and citrus hop flavor and aroma. This beer is for hop lovers.
  26. Altitude Chophouse & Oregon Trail showcases bright citrus, floral, and piney hop notes courtesy of C
  27. Altruist Exit 9 balances a crisp, dry profile with floral and pine hop aromas, complemented by subtl
  28. Amherst Graduation Ale offers gentle malt sweetness paired with subtle citrus and floral hop notes,
  29. Amherst North Pleasant Pale Ale showcases gentle citrus and floral hop aromas balanced by light toas
  30. Amherst North Pleasant Pale Ale showcases floral and citrus hop notes complemented by subtle malty s
  31. This Pale Ale is light and refreshing with notes of pine, grapefruit and stone fruits, a very crusha
  32. American-style pale ale. Citrus and piney hop characteristics balanced with a medium malt body
  33. Antigua Shute bursts with citrus and tropical fruit hop aromas, balanced by a light caramel malt bac
  34. APE Ship Margarillo delivers zesty lime and a hint of salt layered over a crisp malt backbone, with
  35. Appalachian Purist Pale Ale showcases a balanced blend of light caramel malt sweetness and floral, c
  36. Vibrant citrus hop character leads Arclight Fire Lake, with notes of grapefruit and orange zest bala
  37. Cascade hops balance a golden malt backbone and create a beer that’s right in the sweet spot. The in
  38. Atrevida Christopher Street showcases vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromas with a balanced malt ba
  39. Axe & Arrow And the Melody Lingers On offers a balanced profile of citrusy hops with notes of orange
  40. A clean fresh golden beer loaded with flavor. A gentle, malt background balances it perfectly to mak
  41. Badger Hill Pending Pale Ale features vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes from Vista hops, balan
  42. Barbarian Winter Pale Ale showcases bright citrus and pine notes from Southern Cross, Simcoe, and Ch
  43. Barley Creek Superhop Ale bursts with citrus and pine hop notes, balanced by a light caramel malt ba
  44. Early Cincinnati brewers shipping their beers into Tennessee would generously hop their beer to prev
  45. Beaverhead Pale Ale combines mild caramel malt sweetness with bright citrus and floral notes from Ca
  46. Traditional Northwest pale ale with notes of citrus and pine with a solid malt backbone.
  47. Bright citrus, pine, and tropical fruit flavors shine in this single hopped pale ale, supported by a
  48. Bell's Big Porch Ale features light malt sweetness with gentle floral and citrus hop character for a
  49. Bell's Third Coast Beer offers a crisp, refreshing balance of light malt sweetness and subtle floral
  50. Benny Boy Fresh Bud Wet Hop Pale Ale bursts with bright citrus, fresh pine, and floral hop aromas th
  51. Bent Iron Bellwether showcases bright citrus and pine notes from Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe hops,
  52. Pete The Farmer delivers a fresh burst of pine and mild citrus from wet-hopped Bent Iron Chinook, ba
  53. Bent Water Can Do bursts with citrus and pine hop notes, balanced by a subtle malt sweetness, with a
  54. Featuring a harmonious blend of citrusy hops and light caramel malt, this American Pale Ale delivers
  55. This extra pale ale offers a crisp, light-bodied profile with gentle malt sweetness complemented by
  56. This light copper, dry finishing American Pale Ale is an excellent addition to the Brew Works fleet
  57. Smooth malt sweetness takes the lead in Big Delta Ivar's Ale, balanced by gentle citrus and floral h
  58. Big Dog's Holy Cow! delivers a balanced blend of bright citrus and piney hop flavors, supported by a
  59. A golden pale ale with notes of tropical and stone fruit from Mosaic and Amarillo hops. Hoppy upfron
  60. Big Sky Brewing Scape Goat Pale Ale balances light caramel malt sweetness with floral and subtle cit
  61. Big Sky Scape Goat Pale Ale features light caramel malt sweetness balanced by floral and citrus hop
  62. Crisp citrus notes pair with subtle pine aromatics in this approachable pale ale. A light, clean fin
  63. Zesty orange and grapefruit aromas dominate Big Trout Amarillo By Morning, supported by a light, bre
  64. Bird Eye American Pale Ale showcases light earthy and citrus hop notes balanced by a touch of malt s
  65. Bizarra APA combines the softness of a blonde ale with the aromatic intensity of an IPA, offering a
  66. Fresh, grassy hop brightness with hints of citrus and herbal undertones lead the way, supported by a
  67. Amphibian Pale Ale balances light caramel malt sweetness with refreshing citrus and pine hop notes.
  68. Light hop bitterness leads Black Frog OH10, with refreshing citrus and subtle floral notes balanced
  69. Little Blackfoot Pale Ale delivers a harmonious blend of mild caramel malt sweetness and a bright, c
  70. Bursting with tropical fruit and citrus flavors, Blackfoot River Azacca is a vibrant and hop-forward
  71. Bright citrus and floral hop notes shine in Blackrocks Presque Ale, balanced by a hint of malt sweet
  72. Starman shines with vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors, balanced by a gentle malt sweetness, with a
  73. Bright citrus and floral hop aromas lead the way, with a light malt sweetness and a crisp, clean fin
  74. Bloomington Quarrymen Pale Ale showcases vibrant citrus and pine notes from Cascade hops, balanced b
  75. Blue Mountain Barrel House Full Nelson bursts with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from its N
  76. A balanced and approachable pale ale with subtle malt sweetness and mild hop character.
  77. A classic American pale ale with a taste not unlike fresh citrus follwed by a crisp and spicy bitter
  78. A true-to-style pale ale with noticeable, but not heavy, hop bitterness with traditional hops of Cas
  79. Caramel malted American Pale Ale double dry-hopped with Citra, Nectaron, and Rakau.
  80. Bursting with citrus and pine hop aromas, this American Pale Ale features a light caramel malt backb
  81. Initiation bursts with vibrant flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, and a hint of pine, thanks to the
  82. Samuel Adams Pale Ale features crisp floral and citrus hop notes balanced by a light caramel malt sw
  83. Samuel Adams Boston Ale balances caramel malt sweetness with earthy and citrus hop notes, finishing
  84. The M-80’s rich amber color, malty sweetness, and citrusy hop bitterness are well-balanced to become
  85. Bright citrus zest and mild floral hop notes shine in this pale ale, balanced by a light caramel mal
  86. Offers a balanced blend of malty sweetness and hop bitterness with subtle earthy tones.
  87. Offers a balanced blend of malty sweetness and hop bitterness with subtle earthy tones.
  88. A dry hopped, crisp pale ale. Generously hopped with Citra for optimal flavor and aroma.
  89. American Pale Ale Nittaalaq delivers a refreshing bitterness balanced by vibrant citrus and tropical
  90. Tomo La Flor features bright hibiscus flower notes that lend a delicate floral and tart character, b
  91. Hoppy but not too bitter, with just enough edge to make you want another! Features locally grown Chi
  92. Brewpub-on-the-Green Independence Ale showcases citrus-forward hop aromas balanced by subtle caramel
  93. Soft malt sweetness balanced by floral and citrus hop notes with a clean, crisp finish.
  94. Bright citrus hop notes shine in this pale ale, tempered by a gentle malt sweetness for a lively yet
  95. Reckless Serenade showcases a spicy floral aroma with notes of rye bread and zesty grapefruit. The C
  96. Honey-golden in color with a high-hop flavor and tones of apricot, citrus, and spice. It finishes cl
  97. Subtle Hop & malt blend makes this American pale ale a good building block for non-hop enthusiasts.
  98. Bullfrog Fast Eddies Pale Ale combines mild citrus and pine hop notes with a subtle caramel malt swe
  99. Bullfrog Fast Eddies Pale Ale showcases vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a light cara
  100. Plane Logic bursts with tropical fruit notes like mango and pineapple, resinous pine hops, and a lig
  101. Caldera Dry Hop Orange delivers vibrant orange zest and citrus hop aromas from dry hopping, balanced
  102. A conundrum in the world of beer. This ale does not fit any conventional beer style. Orange in col
  103. Caldera Pale Ale features subtle citrus and floral hop aromas balanced by light caramel malt sweetne
  104. Available in 12 oz. cans and kegs. A West-Coast-style pale ale balancing plenty of hops with a malt
  105. Callsign Fighter Pale Ale offers bright citrus and floral hop aromas, balanced by a smooth malt back
  106. Cambridge Tall Tale Pale Ale bursts with fragrant citrus and floral notes from Cascade and Centennia
  107. Bright citrus notes of orange and grapefruit blend with a subtle piney backbone in this easy-drinkin
  108. Hurricane Reef American Pale Ale brings moderate hop bitterness with subtle floral and citrus aromat
  109. Turbidez, aspecto jugoso con proteínas de avena que generan un aspecto nebuloso. Perfil tropical con
  110. Castle Island Fiver bursts with vibrant citrus, tropical fruit, and piney hop notes, backed by a cri
  111. Castle Island Keeper bursts with vibrant citrus and pine hop notes balanced by a smooth, lightly swe
  112. Pale & Honey malts produce a crisp, clean & firm American Pale Ale brewed exclusively with Citra hop
  113. Bursting with vibrant mango, blueberry, and citrus aromas, this American Pale Ale offers moderate bi
  114. Cervecería Wendlandt Vaquita Marina shines with vibrant citrus and floral hop notes balanced by a li
  115. Bursting with zesty citrus hop notes and balanced by a smooth, mild malt backbone, this American Pal
  116. Bright citrus and tropical hop aromas lead the way, balanced by a smooth caramel malt backbone.
  117. Jimmy Beer is an American Pale Ale made with Simcoe hops. The beer is named in honor of 39th Preside
  118. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by bright citrus and pine hop flavors with a crisp, clean finish. An
  119. Vibrant citrus and pine hop aromas lead the way in Coast Mountain Valley Trail Pale Ale, balanced by
  120. Vibrant citrus hop flavors dominate Collision Bend Pale 17, supported by a subtle malt sweetness wit
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