American Pale Ale

Learn more about the American Pale Ale style of beer.

Originally British in origin, this style is now popular worldwide and the use of local or imported ingredients produces variances in character from region to region. American versions tend to be cleaner and hoppier (with the piney, citrusy Cascade variety appearing frequently) than British versions, which are usually more malty, buttery, aromatic, and balanced. Pale Ales range in color from deep gold to medium amber. Fruity esters and diacetyl can vary from none to moderate, and hop aroma can range from lightly floral to bold and pungent. In general, expect a good balance of caramel malt and expressive hops with a medium body and a mildly bitter finish.

ABV: 4.5–6.5% | IBU: 25–50 | Glassware: Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler)

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Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
5.6012,2764.0302-23-2024
Zombie Dust
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
6.5011,4444.5703-17-2024
Dale's Pale Ale
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
6.507,8893.8803-07-2024
Alpha King
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
6.667,0184.2403-10-2024
Pseudo Sue
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
5.805,8054.503-18-2024
Daisy Cutter
Half Acre Beer Company
5.204,1604.1503-11-2024
420 Extra Pale Ale
SweetWater Brewing Company
5.704,1033.6502-19-2024
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Deschutes Brewery
5.004,0003.902-10-2024
MO
Maine Beer Company
6.003,4784.2803-08-2024
Burning River
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
6.003,3453.9409-26-2023
Peeper
Maine Beer Company
5.503,1604.112-02-2023
Edward
Hill Farmstead Brewery
5.202,9944.4302-28-2024
Born Yesterday
Lagunitas Brewing Company
7.202,8104.3902-29-2024
Moon Man No Coast Pale Ale
New Glarus Brewing Company
5.002,8084.1210-26-2023
Red Chair NWPA
Deschutes Brewery
6.202,7434.0903-11-2024
Headwaters Pale Ale
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
5.202,6363.901-19-2022
Fire Rock Pale Ale
Kona Brewing Co.
5.802,4843.6208-30-2023
Doggie Style
Flying Dog Brewery
5.502,4513.6303-07-2024
Mosaic Promise
Founders Brewing Company
5.502,4244.0404-03-2023
Fort Point Pale Ale
Trillium Brewing Company
6.602,2884.4603-01-2024
Pride & Joy Mild Ale
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
5.002,2403.8803-18-2024
Hazed Hoppy Session Ale
Boulder Beer / Wilderness Pub
5.002,0613.6404-25-2019
Pale 31 California Pale Ale
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
4.902,0053.8308-12-2023
New DogTown Pale Ale
Lagunitas Brewing Company
6.201,9513.9301-23-2023
Space Station Middle Finger
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
6.001,8524.1603-17-2024
Smitten
Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
6.001,8413.6808-09-2021
Rye Pale Ale
Terrapin Beer Company
5.301,8263.7811-02-2023
Fort Point Pale Ale - Galaxy Dry Hopped
Trillium Brewing Company
6.601,7974.5512-27-2023
Fort Point Pale Ale - Double Dry Hopped
Trillium Brewing Company
6.601,7844.5703-17-2024
YumYum
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
5.501,7513.9806-03-2022
Invasion
Cigar City Brewing
5.001,7163.9210-22-2021
CitruSinensis
Lagunitas Brewing Company
7.901,7144.0610-03-2022
Citra Hopped Live Pale Ale
Southern Tier Brewing Company
5.501,6483.8908-15-2021
Fresh Hop Pale Ale
Great Divide Brewing Company
6.101,6194.0602-04-2023
Lizard King
Pipeworks Brewing Company
6.001,5824.2603-08-2024
Phin & Matt's Extraordinary Ale
Southern Tier Brewing Company
5.201,5063.5312-02-2023
American Beauty
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
6.501,4813.8412-04-2021
Grunion Pale Ale
Ballast Point Brewing Company
5.501,4624.0602-06-2023
Denver Pale Ale
Great Divide Brewing Company
5.401,4103.7110-05-2023
Pseudo Sue - Double Dry-Hopped
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
6.801,4024.5203-12-2024
Hop Trip Harvest Ale (Fresh Hop Ale)
Deschutes Brewery
6.101,4004.110-19-2022
A Tiny Beautiful Something
Maine Beer Company
5.501,3894.0309-15-2023
Saranac American Pale Ale
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
5.501,3383.4301-26-2023
Boat Beer
Carton Brewing Company
4.201,3314.0810-22-2023
Row 2/Hill 56
Russian River Brewing Company
5.801,3244.2801-27-2024
Lights On
Tree House Brewing Company
5.301,3064.3301-22-2024
Fort Point Pale Ale - Mosaic Dry Hopped
Trillium Brewing Company
6.601,2984.508-05-2023
Goose Green Line Pale Ale
Goose Island Beer Co.
5.401,2533.5402-04-2023
8-Bit Pale Ale
Tallgrass Brewing Co. Tap House
5.201,2123.7711-18-2023
Whirlpool
Night Shift Brewing
4.501,2094.1208-23-2023
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