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Green Zebra

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Green Zebra is a watermelon gose of 4.6 percent, brewed for the summer months with two-row and wheat malt, a light hopping of Perle and an addition of sea salt. It first appeared in 2017 in an artist series from the brewery. Fresh watermelon leads the aroma and palate, balanced by moderate sweetness and a gentle tartness. The salt rounds out a soft body, bitterness is minimal, and the finish is dry and refreshing.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitysaltysour
fruity
salty
sour
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh watermelon, bright and immediately recognizable, with subtle supporting notes from the wheat Malz.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Zebra

◎ Appearance

Green Zebra presents a pale straw yellow color with exceptional clarity and a delicate, white head. The carbonation is visible and lively, supporting modest lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is light and inviting, true to its summer brewing intent.

pale straw yellowclearsoft white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh watermelon, bright and immediately recognizable, with subtle supporting notes from the wheat Malz. A gentle herbal whisper from the Perle hopping sits low in the background, while the sea salt adds a faint mineral character that lifts the fruit without overwhelming it.

fresh watermelonsubtle herbalmineral salt note

◐ Taste

Watermelon sweetness leads the palate with authentic, natural fruit character. The moderate residual sweetness balances a gentle tartness from the Gose's lactic acid, while sea salt rounds the mid-palate with a soft minerality. Bitterness remains minimal, allowing the adjuncts to shine in a soft-bodied framework.

watermelon forwardmoderate sweetnessgentle tartnesssoft body

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and refreshing, with the salt's mineral edge lingering lightly. The aftertaste is clean, pulling away quickly without residual sweetness.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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