Characterized by floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney, German and American hops, the American pale ale is a medium-bodied beer with low to medium caramel, and carries with it a toasted maltiness. American pale ale is one of the most food-friendly styles to enjoy. The American pale ale’s affinity to food can be attributed to the simplicity of its ingredients, which include toasty pale malt, a clean fermenting ale beer yeast, and the counterbalance of German and American hops to help tease out the flavor or cleanse the palate, preparing you for another bite.