American Pale Ale

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An American adaptation of English pale ale, reflecting indigenous ingredients (hops, malt, yeast, and water). Often lighter in color, cleaner in fermentation by-products, and having less caramel flavors than English counterparts.

examples

Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale
Bear Republic XP Pale Ale
Deschutes Mirror Pond
Firestone Pale Ale
Full Sail Pale Ale
Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale
Left Hand Brewing Jackman's Pale Ale
Stone Pale Ale
Three Floyds X-Tra Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

comments

There is some overlap in color between American pale ale and American amber ale. The American pale ale will generally be cleaner, have a less caramelly malt profile, less body, and often more finishing hops.