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Alice - Blend 5

Green Bench Brewing Co.
United States·Mixed-Culture Golden Ale·Rank 5 of 50 · The Best American Sours
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A mixed-culture golden ale blended from 32 barrels across five vintages — some as young as 24 months, some as old as 49. Spicy aged-hop aroma over stone fruit and grapefruit, a light young-pineapple note underneath, and a dry, quietly funky finish from years in wood. Alice is what patience tastes like. Not a beer to rush.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
oakfunkypeach
oak
funky
peach
citrusy
fruity
tart
Aroma
A layered nose opens with spicy, dry characteristics from aged noble hops, followed by stone fruit and grapefruit citrus.
also:earthy,tropical,floral
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alice - Blend 5

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms with good density and holds a delicate white lacing around the glass as the beer settles. Light catches the liquid with luminous quality, befitting its pale malt base and extended aging across wood.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

A layered nose opens with spicy, dry characteristics from aged noble hops, followed by stone fruit and grapefruit citrus. Underneath sits a subtle tropical pineapple note that softens the sharpness. The wood aging contributes earthy undertones and a gentle funkiness—complex rather than aggressive, inviting closer inspection.

spicy aged hopsstone fruitgrapefruitsubtle funk

◐ Taste

The palate is dry and refined, with peach and citrus notes developing across the mid-palate alongside a light tart character. Oak influence is present but never dominating, allowing the fruity complexity to shine. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, letting the age and microbiological character express themselves fully without harsh edges.

drypeachoak presencerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A quiet, lingering finish marked by dryness and a subtle funky earthiness from years in wood. The aftertaste fades gradually, leaving mineral and wood notes on the palate without demanding attention.

dry aftertastewoodyquiet funk
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
86
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Mixed-Culture Golden Ale?

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