Born in England around the year 1620, this brewing style is characterized by its balance between hops and malt, that is, it is a generally balanced beer. They were created to compete with Pilsen beers during World War II, so they share the characteristic of being softer. It is one of the largest brewing groups and has a few subtypes: American Pale Ale (APA), India Pale Ale (IPA), Belgian Pale Ale.
