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Johnny Utah

Georgetown Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Johnny Utah arrives as a light-colored ale where the malt steps back deliberately, leaving room for an assertive citrus and pine register. Pronounced grapefruit, citrus, and pine resin notes lead the charge, undercut by a faint verdant whisper that keeps the beer grounded. The clean finish moves decisively through the palate without a cloying bitterness—a restraint that makes this 5.6% ale drink lighter than its character suggests. The structure feels aperitif-ready, inviting another pour before the glass empties. Gold at GABF 2019 confirmed what Seattle drinkers already knew: a pale ale that lets hop character speak without shouting.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Gold · 2019
GABF
Gold — GABF
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Johnny Utah

Appearance

Johnny Utah presents a clear, light golden hue that invites inspection without obstruction. The head forms with moderate persistence, laying a fine Schaumkleiden across the glass that gradually recedes. Carbonation reads as brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence that matches the beer's crisp character.

light goldenclearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus and grapefruit esters, supported by a resinous pine backbone that feels neither aggressive nor understated. A subtle herbal undertone—green, verdant—grounds the hop profile and prevents the aromatics from becoming one-dimensional. Malt sits recessed but present, allowing the Edelhopfen character to occupy center stage without shouting.

citrus, grapefruitpine resinherbal whisperclean hop presence

Taste

The palate entry is crisp and assertive, with citrus and piney hop flavors establishing immediate presence. Mid-palate maintains structure without excess weight; bitterness registers at a moderate level, restrained enough to avoid cloying harshness while preserving definition. The malt backbone, though deliberately subdued, provides sufficient anchor to prevent the beer from tasting thin or one-note.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessresinous hoplight-bodied

Finish

The finish moves decisively and cleanly through the palate, leaving behind a crisp, dry aftertaste that invites the next sip. No lingering harshness or cloying sweetness remains—just a refreshing clarity that underscores the beer's aperitif character.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Johnny Utah

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 Johnny Utah

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, hoppy, piney character as Johnny Utah will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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