Pale Ale
All hail the Pale Ale - the sweeter, maltier, bigger boned little brother of the IPA. Whet...Read More
All hail the Pale Ale - the sweeter, maltier, bigger boned little brother of the IPA. Whether it's hazy or bright, UK style, US inspired, or from somewhere else on the planet entirely, the Pale Ale is a versatile, drinkable beer that brings well rounded flavours, packing anything from mango to mandarin, tangerine to toffee apples, peaches or pineapples. It's a beer style that has always got you covered - so what are you waiting for, get exploring the plethora of Pale Ales in the Beavertown Universe, starting, if you haven't already with Gamma Ray APA, our US inspired UK craft beer icon!
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Pale Ale FAQs
Pale Ales are just one of many types of beers. Despite not always being that pale in colour, they got their name from the pale malts that were dried using high-carbon coke (no, not the fizzy drink) which resulted in a much paler beer than what anyone had seen before.
These hoppy taste-bud tinglers can range anywhere from 4.4%-6% ABV so can be quite strong. If you’re looking for something less boozey, pick up a sessio IPA instead – all the flavour just with less alcohol.
You can thank all those hops and tasty malts for that out-of-this-world, can’t-get-enough flavour from your favourite pale ale. The hops add those bright citrus, juicy, fruity notes while the malts mellow it out and give it that malty, cereal-y undertone.
There are loads of different types of pale ales but the main types you’re like to see, especially here at Beavertown, are IPAs (India Pale Ale) like Lupuloid , APAs (American Pale Ales) like Gamma Ray, or Session IPAs such as Neck Oil.
Pale ales and IPA beers have been around for years, like literally centuries. And since they're kinda similar, it's easy to confuse the two. IPAs are actually a subcategory of pale ales. But there are some small differences between them that are important to know to impress all your mates. First of all, IPAs are heavier on the hops and have a higher ABV and a bitter taste. Pale ales are a bit more balanced and have a lower ABV. If you wanna learn more about the differences in detail, check out our IPA vs Pale Ale blog!
Light ale and dark ale are different. Wow. Who knew? And it's not just because one beer is lighter in colour and the other is darker. It's actually more complex than that. As we've said above (we hope you were paying attention), light ale is fruity, well-balanced and just downright delicious. Dark beer is like a more grown-up version - with chocolate, coffee, roasted nuts and caramel flavours. While obviously, you can drink both all year round (and we encourage it! Responsibly, though), we like to think of light ale as a summery drink to enjoy with classic BBQ foods and dark ale as a winter warmer drink on those cosy evenings.
