18. Pale American Ale

요약

• 18A(Blonde ale) 미국 스탠다드 라거 대용품
• 18B(American pale ale) 잉글리쉬 페일 에일보다 색깔이 옅고, 에스테르와 카라멜 낮음 

18A. Blonde Ale

Aroma

• malt aroma: light to moderate  
• hop aroma: light to medium

Appearance

• light yellow~deep gold
• low to medium white head with fair to good retention 

Flavor

• malt flavor: initial soft malty sweetness
• hop flavor: light to moderate
• hop bitterness: medium-low to medium 

Mouthfeel

• medium-light to medium body
• medium to high carbonation

Style comparison

• w/ American lagers and cream ales: more flavor
• w/ American pale ale: less bitterness 

Comment and History

alternative to standard American lagers. produced by microbreweries and brewpubs, particularly those who cannot produce lagers.

18B. American Pale Ale

Aroma

• malt aroma: low to moderate
• hop aroma: moderate to strong, citrus, floral, pine, resinous, spicy, tropical fruit, stone fruit, berry or melon
• fruity esters moderate to none
• grassy note(from dry hopping) should not be excessive

Appearance

• pale golden~light amber
• moderately large white to off-white head with good retention

Flavor 

• malt flavor: low to moderate
• hop flavor: moderate to high
• hop bitterness: moderate to high, aftertaste should not harsh
• moderate to none fruity esters

Mouthfeel

• medium-light to medium body
• moderate to high carbonation

Style comparison

• w/ English pale ale: lighter in color, cleaner in fermentation by-products, less caramel flavors 
• w/ American amber ale: sometimes similar in color
• w/ American IPA: less bitterness and alcohol strength
• w/ session IPA: more balanced and drinkable, less intensely hop-focused and bitter

Comments and History

modern American adaptation of English pale ale, reflecting indigenous ingredients.