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American Pale Ale

Bright American hops — grapefruit and flowers — with a clean malt base.

Glass: IPA glass or tulip · Serve: 45–50°F / 7–10°C · Pairs with: Burgers, Fish and chips, Nachos, Monterey Jack

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    EdwardHill Farmstead Brewery · USAA farmhouse pale ale that tastes like a hop garden in the sun.
    American Pale Ale5.2%96.0
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    Zombie DustThree Floyds Brewing · USACitra-drenched pale ale with a monster fan base.
    American Pale Ale6.2%95.0
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    pseudoSueToppling Goliath Brewing · USASingle-hop Citra pale ale with ripe mango and citrus.
    American Pale Ale5.8%94.0
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    Pale AleSierra Nevada Brewing · USAThe craft beer that started it all, with bright Cascade hops.
    American Pale Ale5.6%93.0
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    Daisy CutterHalf Acre Beer Co. · USAChicago's dank, grapefruity pale ale with serious snap.
    American Pale Ale5.2%91.0
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    ReAleBirra del Borgo · ItalyItalian craft pioneer's hoppy, citrusy pale ale.
    American Pale Ale6.4%90.0
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    Little Creatures Pale AleLittle Creatures · AustraliaFremantle's fresh, fruity pale that powered Aussie craft.
    American Pale Ale5.2%89.0
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    Dale's Pale AleOskar Blues Brewery · USAThe first canned craft beer: bold, hoppy and mountain-ready.
    American Pale Ale6.5%89.0