5 of the Best English Pale Ales, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

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Dutchess Ales G.B. Pale Ale (87)

“‘Brewed with a variety of U.S. and U.K. malts and hops and a hybrid yeast. Drinks a bit like a refreshing Kölsch.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Co DBA (87)

“Always malty, never bitter. A smooth mid palate with ribbons of caramel, English toffee, toasted oak.”

Wallenpaupack Brewing Company English Pale Mild Ale (91)

"This English Style Session Ale is very light in body and alcohol content but packed with toffee flavor from English malts."

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Vujà Dé: Landlord (93)

“Landlord uses American ingredients to pay homage to Timothy Taylor’s Landlord as the quintessential English pale ale.”

Schlafly Beer/The Saint Louis Brewery, LLC Pale Ale (93)

"This English-inspired classic helped spark the country’s craft beer revolution. The copper-colored, mildly spiced session ale offers a hint of fruitiness a refined balance of hops and malt, giving drinkers a taste of our genuine approach to brewing great beer."