American Pale Ale

What is American Pale Ale?

American pale ale, or APA, is a well-known name in today’s beer world. 

What sets APA apart from other pale ales is the use of American hops and their greater quantity compared to other light ales.

Origin Story

APA emerged in the United States in the 1980s and is one of the pioneers of the craft beer movement.

Small brewers based it on the English pale ale, slightly increased the alcohol content, added more hops (local American variants) and, as they say, the rest is history.