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Pale Ale, Premium

Part of the Pale, Blond and Golden Ale style and closely related Premium Blond Pale and Premium Golden Ales with which there is considerable cross over. Pale Ales are both light in colour and character they appeal to those wanting a refreshing drink but with a bit of extra body from the Premium strength. Similar flavour profile to Session Pale Ales, but a higher alcohol content.

Pale Ales include beers which use more traditional UK grown hops as well as 'New World' varieties for a more pungent kick.

Appearance

Colour

Dark Gold to Amber

Clarity

Clear to bright, but may be presented as unfined and therefore hazy

Carbonation

Low

Flavour

Alcohol

Not usually detectable

Hop

Always present but vary from earthy / spicy flavours stronger fruity tastes such as citrus

Malt

Is present but light in character and playing a supporting role to the hops

Esters

Fruitiness tends to be low to medium and can be tropical or citrus in nature

Phenols

None

Fermentation By-Products

None

SENSATIONS

Body

Medium to Full

Carbonation

Low

Finish Length

Medium to Long

Attenuation

Moderate dryness is to be expected

Ingredients

Hops

May vary from traditional UK grown varieties (Fuggles, First Gold, Admiral) through the German noble varieties to stronger New World hops such as Cascade and Galaxy

Malt

Used to give body rather than colour so Pale and Lager malts are used

Water

Often 'Burtonised' by larger brewers but town water can be used

Yeast

Ale

Commercial Examples

Food Pairings

Glassware & Serving Temperature