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APA

APA

5.4
A pale ale beer from the United States with a hoppy, citrus taste
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪ piː ˈeɪ/
translation icon : pale ale americana

It was in the sense that Alex had APA probably five nights out of seven.

Examples

  • The possibility for west coast exports of LNG in Canada started off very hopeful in 2012, with both Shell (RDS.A) and Apache (APA) making bullish statements.

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  • Craft breweries often produce a refreshing APA that features hoppy and citrusy flavors.

  • At the local bar, I ordered a cold APA to enjoy with my meal.

  • The beer festival showcased various styles, but I particularly loved the APA from that new brewery.

Synonyms

ale
vsAPA
115 3.0

A kind of beer that often tastes bitter and has more alcohol

is a specific American light-malt beer known for citrusy hop notes
pale ale
vsAPA
2 2.8

A light amber beer made from pale grains with a hoppy, dry taste

is a US variation with stronger bitterness and citrusy hop flavour

A beer with a strong bitter taste often found in classic styles

is a light-malt American style focusing on citrusy hop character

How Hoppy

APA
5.4
pale ale
2 2.8
ale
115 3.0

Surface Forms

APA singular
APAs plural

Etymology

APA comes from the phrase American Pale Ale, which names a pale 'ale' from the United States known for a hoppy, often citrus taste. So APA refers to that style of beer.