About American Style Pale Ale

About American Style Pale Ale
Despite their name, pale ales tend to appear amber in color. They range from 4.5-6% in alcohol and feature crisp, full-bodied flavors and aromas. U.S. versions of pale ales are crisper and feature a higher hop profile than original English versions of the style. Pale ales have become one of the benchmarks by which craft brewers are judged in the US. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Goose Island Green Line Pale Ale, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

Top Picks for American Style Pale Ale

Fremont Brewing Sky Kraken Hazy Pale Ale
93 points
Delicious, juicy, and sessionable; tons of minerality that is backed up by a decently bitter finish.
Awards: 2023 World Beer Championships Gold Medal - 2023 Best American Style Pale Ale
Commonhouse Aleworks Navy Town American IPA
89 points
Crisp and clean while offering up smells of December nostalgia with Tannenbaum and citrus stuffed stockings by the fireplace.
Awards: 2023 World Beer Championships Silver Medal
Burleigh Brewing Co. Burleigh All Ways Hopped Strong Pale Ale
89 points
A dry, chewy APA for pairing.
Commonhouse Aleworks Park Circle Pale Ale
87 points
Clean and crisp with some classic West Coast stylings, yet a touch more malty than expected.
Bangor Beer Company Catchphrase New England Pale Ale
86 points
A full-bodied, juicy Pale Ale for warm weather refreshment.
Awards: 2022 World Beer Championships Silver Medal
Crossroads Signature American Style Pale Ale
86 points
A very crisp, yet juicy American pale ale that borrows from the New England playbook.
Awards: 2022 World Beer Championships Bronze Medal