English Pale Ale

English Pale Ale is an English Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Classic English-Style Pale Ale. It typically presents as gold to copper.

ABV
4.4%-5.3%
0%15%
IBU
20-40
0100
OG
1.040-1.056
1.0001.120
FG
1.008-1.016
1.0001.030

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.4%-5.3%
ABW:3.5%-4.2%
IBU:20-40
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium-low to medium-high

Color & Appearance

Clarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.040-1.056
Original Gravity °P:10-13.8
Final Gravity:1.008-1.016
Final Gravity °P:2.1-4.1
Body:
Medium

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:
Low to medium malt aroma and flavor is present. Low caramel character is allowable.
Hop Profile:
Medium-low to medium-high, expressed as floral, herbal, earthy, stone fruit or other attributes.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are medium to medium-high. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.