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Green Zebra

Founders Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Gose · One of 40 Goses in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gose.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
sour
Distinctive notes
salty

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Green Zebra

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Green Zebra

About Gose

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Gose?

Gose is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Gose

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