Hopsmith American Pale Ale- 500ml
You want a beer with actual character but you're not trying to wrestle a triple IPA. This is the one. Pour it and you get grapefruit and tangerine off the top, a whisper of pine, then a soft caramel malt that catches the hops before they get bossy. Hoppy enough to feel alive, balanced enough to drink a second. A proper Kenyan craft pale ale, and a perfect partner for a plate of nyama choma on a Friday night.
First thing that hits you is the citrus: grapefruit and tangerine, with a little pineapple and lychee hiding underneath if you go looking. There's a faint pine note, like a hop garden in the background. Then the malt steps in, gentle caramel sweetness that gives the beer some shoulders before a clean, lightly bitter finish (around 34 IBU, which is the sweet spot where hops talk without shouting). It pours clear gold with a frothy white head and stays lively the whole way down.
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Hopsmith is Kenyan craft beer, brewed by three people who grew up here and wanted a beer that tasted like home rather than an import. Their range runs from a golden lager to a West Coast IPA to a coffee-and-chocolate milk stout, but this American pale ale is the easy ambassador of the lot: American hop styling, local pride, no airs about it. Bold, a little defiant, very Nairobi.
Good to know
- What is the price of Hopsmith American Pale Ale- 500ml?
Hopsmith American Pale Ale- 500ml is KSh 440 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Hopsmith American Pale Ale 500ml taste like?
Citrus-forward: grapefruit and tangerine with hints of pineapple and lychee, a touch of pine, and a soft caramel malt that balances the hops. It finishes clean and lightly bitter.
- What is the ABV of Hopsmith American Pale Ale?
It's 5.4% ABV, so it has a bit of backbone but won't floor you after one.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it to around 5 to 7C and pour it into a glass to get the full citrus-and-pine aroma. No mixer needed, drink it as is.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything grilled or a bit spicy. Nyama choma, chicken wings, burgers, pizza and grilled fish all work beautifully.
- Where is Hopsmith made?
It's brewed in Kenya by Hopsmith, a craft brewery started by three Kenyans set on making a beer that captures the spirit of home.
- Is it very bitter?
Not really. At roughly 34 IBU it's hoppy and refreshing but well balanced by the malt, so it reads as flavourful rather than harsh.
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Hopsmith American Pale Ale- 500ml price in Kenya
Buy Hopsmith American Pale Ale- 500ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 440. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.