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Euchre Music

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Euchre Music is an Extra Pale Ale from Chicago's Hop Butcher For The World, a brewery celebrated for its hop-forward creativity in the American Midwest. This approachable session beer pours a brilliantly clear, straw-golden hue with a frothy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma opens with bright, zesty citrus and fresh-cut grass, layered with delicate floral and stone-fruit notes. On the palate, it delivers a light, crisp body with gentle bitterness that never overwhelms — think lemon zest, white peach, and a hint of crackery malt sweetness. The finish is clean, dry, and refreshing, with a soft lingering hop character. At 4.5% ABV, it's an effortlessly drinkable pale ale built for warm days and good company.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
clean
floral
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent bright citrus—lemon zest and white grapefruit—layered beneath fresh-cut grass and a subtle herbal greenness.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Euchre Music

◎ Appearance

Euchre Music presents a brilliantly clear, straw-golden pour with excellent transparency. A frothy white head builds generously and maintains fine lacing throughout the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the inviting visual profile of this session ale.

straw goldcrystal clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent bright citrus—lemon zest and white grapefruit—layered beneath fresh-cut grass and a subtle herbal greenness. Delicate stone-fruit notes, particularly white peach, emerge on closer inspection, complemented by gentle floral undertones and a whisper of crackery Malz character. The overall impression is clean and zesty, with no harsh alcohol or oxidation.

citrus zestfresh grasswhite peachfloral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with lemon and white peach flavors establishing an immediately approachable character. The mid-palate holds gentle bitterness—around 30 IBU—that never dominates; instead, it balances a subtle crackery Malz sweetness and maintains the stone-fruit thread. The bitterness sits in the background, framing rather than overwhelming the delicate hop expression.

citrus-forwarddry palatesoft bitternessstone fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a lingering soft hop character that fades gradually without astringency. A refreshing quality persists, inviting the next sip and reinforcing the beer's approachability as a session offering.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

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