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Brew American Pale Ale: Your Pale Ale Recipe

Pale Ales & IPAsBJCP 18B
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Balanced, hoppy, refreshing — the American Pale Ale is the perfect entry into craft beer. Create your Pale Ale recipe with automatic grain bill and hop schedule.

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4.56.2%
ABV
3050
IBU
1020
EBC
2.32.8
CO₂ vol

Typical Ingredients for American Pale Ale

Malts

  • Pale Ale malt

Hops

  • Citra
  • Cascade
  • Centennial

Yeast

Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)

What is a American Pale Ale?

Balanced, moderate hop character with citrus and pine notes

A pale, refreshing and hoppy ale, yet with sufficient supporting malt to make the beer balanced and drinkable.

Commercial Examples

Deschutes Mirror Pond
Half Acre Daisy Cutter
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

FAQ: American Pale Ale

What is a American Pale Ale?

A pale, refreshing and hoppy ale, yet with sufficient supporting malt to make the beer balanced and drinkable.

How much alcohol does a American Pale Ale have?

A American Pale Ale typically has 4.5–6.2% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.045–1.06, final gravity from 1.01–1.015.

How bitter is a American Pale Ale?

A American Pale Ale has 30–50 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a American Pale Ale?

Typical malts: Pale Ale malt. Typical hops: Citra, Cascade, Centennial. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).

Do you need special equipment for a American Pale Ale?

A American Pale Ale can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).

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