Top 10 American American Strong Pale Ales Brewed in North America
American Strong Pale Ales are deep golden to copper. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures. Low caramel malt aroma is allowable. Fruity-ester aroma should be moderate to strong. Hop aroma is high, exhibiting floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney, resinous, or sulfur-like American-variety hop characters. Low level maltiness may include low caramel malt character. Hop flavor is high, exhibiting floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney, resinous, or sulfur-like American-variety hop flavors. Hop bitterness is high. ABV: 5.60% – 7.30%. IBU: 40 – 50.
1. Zombie Dust – 3 Floyds Brewing – Indiana
2. Hop on Top – Lynnwood Brewing – North Carolina
3. Hubert MPA – Melvin Brewing – Wyoming
4. Wolfback Ridge – Headlands Brewing – California
5. Born Yesterday Pale Ale – Lagunitas Brewing – California
6. Breakside Stay West – Breakside Brewery – Oregon
7. Goofy Foot – Moonraker Brewing – California
8. Classic IPA – Full Sail Brewing – Oregon
9. MO – Maine Beer Company – Maine
10. Red Chair NWPA – Deschutes Brewery – Oregon