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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%
- IBU
- 20-40
- OG
- 1.040-1.056
- FG
- 1.008-1.016
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:4.4%-5.3%
ABW:3.5%-4.2%
IBU:20-40
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium-low to medium-high
Color & Appearance
Color:
Gold to copperClarity:
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.