Pale ale: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Pale ale is generally a light beer, similar to a light mild ale, only drier and with a distinctive hoppy taste. English pale ales are golden or copper coloured rather than pale; the term pale is used to distinguish them from dark porters.

India Pale Ale is a British pale ale originally made for export to India. This style has an intense flavor from the hops which were used to preserve the beer for the long voyage. India pale ale has a golden to copper color with a medium maltiness and body. The aroma is moderate to very strong. The version with higher alcohol content is known as strong pale ale.

In the USA, the Association of Brewers ([1]) has defined an American-style pale ale as ranging in color from deep golden to copper, with a bitterness, flavor, and aroma dominated by hops. Pale ales have medium body, and low-to-medium maltiness.

Common Pale Ales

• Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Pale Ale
• Timothy Taylor's Dark Mild
• Bass Ale