What Is Pale Ale?

~5% ABVOrigin: EnglandBeers & Ciders

Pale ale is a typically golden to amber coloured style of ale which is brewed using an ale yeast and predominantly pale malt. The term first appeared around 1703 for beers made from malts dried with high-carbon coke, which resulted in a lighter colour than other beers popular at that time. Different brewing practices and hop quantities have resulted in a range of tastes and strengths within the pale ale family.

Pale Ale substitutes

Out of pale ale? These are the closest swaps for it in a cocktail.

Cocktails using pale ale

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