British in origin, this style is now popular worldwide and the use of local vs. imported ingredients produces regional variances in character. Pale ale is a term used to describe a variety of beers that use ale yeast & predominantly pale malts. In the USA, the Association of Brewers has defined an American-style pale ale as ranging in color from deep-golden to copper with a bitterness, flavor & aroma dominated by hops. Pale ales have a medium-body and low-to-medium maltiness.