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Green Man Growler

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A modern pale ale with fruity and floral notes on the nose. Brains brews it as the official white-label beer of the Green Man Festival in Bannau Brycheiniog, for the second year running in 2026. Brains lists it as vegan, at 4.0 % ABV.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralclean
fruity
floral
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced fruity and floral notes that define the character of this pale ale.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Man Growler

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains modest retention, with delicate lacing along the glass. Light catches the surface with a clear, inviting glow typical of the style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced fruity and floral notes that define the character of this pale ale. Citrus undertones emerge alongside delicate hoppy aromatics, creating an approachable and balanced expression. The overall impression is clean and crisp, with no heavy malt or yeast-driven esters.

fruity, floralcitrus notesclean hoppy aromatics

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with fruity and floral flavors establishing the primary palate. Mid-palate shows a crisp, clean character balanced by moderate bitterness from the 35 IBU charge. Malty sweetness sits as a supporting foundation, allowing hop character and refreshing dryness to lead the experience.

fruity, floralcrisp, cleanbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hoppy bitterness fading to a clean aftertaste. No harsh tannins or astringency; the experience concludes with an inviting dryness.

dry, refreshingclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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