Denver Pale Ale

Historically Great Divide’s flagship beer, DPA’s record speaks for itself. By continually garnering national and international recognition, DPA has risen to become one of the most award-winning English-style pale ales in the world.

Sporting a brilliant copper hue and an assertive floral hop aroma, DPA is known for its smooth, malty middle, which is expertly complemented with hearty and complex hop flavor. DPA’s extraordinary hop finish is marked by crisp yet moderate hop bitterness. Its well-balanced profile makes DPA the perfect beer to accompany a hearty mountain picnic or a night on the town. For those who seek beers characterized by excitement, flavor and distinction, Denver Pale Ale is the natural choice.

Alcohol by volume: 5.4%

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Accolades and other buzz on DPA:

Gold Medal: World Beer Cup, 2000 – Classic English-Style Pale Ale Gold Medal: Great American Beer Festival, 1999 – Classic English Style Pale Bronze Medal: Great American Beer Festival, 2006 -- Classic English-Style Pale Ale Bronze Medal: Great American Beer Festival, 2002 - Classic English-Style Pale Ale Bronze Medal: World Beer Cup, 1998 – Classic English-Style Pale Ale Bronze Medal: Great American Beer Festival, 1997 – Classic English Style Pale Best of Rockies/Southwest: United States Beer Tasting Championship, Summer 2006 – Pale Ale Best Pale Ale, Westword Magazine, Best of Denver, 1998 Regional Champion, United States Beer Tasting Championship, Summer 2004 – Pale Ale Regional Champion, United States Beer Tasting Championship, Summer 2000 – Pale Ale Michael Jackson, world-renowned beer expert described DPA as “a very refreshing, appetizing American-style pale ale... a lively beer.” Michael Jackson, All About Beer. John Lehndorff, of the Rocky Mountain News, proclaimed, “Great Divide Brewing Company deserves the slew of medals it has won for this crisp, traditional pale ale.” Chris Black, proprietor of the Falling Rock Tap House notes that DPA is a “classic English-style pale ale, as evidenced by its ever-growing list of medals.” Quoted by Dick Kreck, in The Denver Post.

Suggested food pairings:

Robust pasta sauces, such as Arrabbiata, Puttanesca, spicy Italian sausage and roasted red pepper sauce, or sausage and sun dried tomato cream sauce John Lehndorff of the Rocky Mountain News suggests serving DPA with spicy ribs DPA’s hearty hop profile is the perfect complement to the rich flavor of DPA Braised Lamb Shanks

Availability:

Six-packs and draft, year-round

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