Pale Ale styles

Pale Ales are a popular type of craft beer known for their balanced flavor profile, featuring a noticeable hop aroma and a malty backbone. They typically have a golden to amber color and showcase flavors like citrus, floral, or pine from the hops, balanced by malt sweetness that offers some bread or caramel notes. Originating in England and popularized in the U.S., Pale Ales are versatile, sessionable beers suitable for various tastes, and serve as a gateway to more hoppy styles like IPAs. They are appreciated for their drinkability and complex hop-malt interplay.