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Green Line

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Toasty and citrusy, Green Line is a 5.4% pale ale brewed with Sythos, Mt. Hood and Millennium hops. It is named after the train line that runs outside the brewery in Chicago, which the brewers take to work and wait for through the winters. Green Line is sold in Illinois, in Goose Island's variety 12-packs of 12 oz bottles.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycitrusyhoppy
toasty
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Sythos, Mt.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Line

◎ Appearance

Green Line presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of small bubbles. The beer displays attractive pale straw coloration typical of the pale ale category.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Sythos, Mt. Hood and Millennium hops, accompanied by a toasty undertone from the supporting malt base. These elements integrate harmoniously without overwhelming the senses, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and straightforward, with no harsh or oxidized characters.

citrus forwardtoasty maltcrisp hop characterclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with toasted grain and citrus in equal measure, establishing the beer's dual character immediately. Mid-palate shows moderate bitterness and a pleasant dryness that keeps the beer light and drinkable, while the malty backbone provides subtle sweetness without cloying. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with hops and toasted notes resolving cleanly.

toasted grainmoderate bitternesscitrus zestdry and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with citrus and toasted grain fading gracefully into a light hoppy aftertaste. No residual sweetness lingers; instead, a refreshing bitterness provides closure and invites another sip.

dry finishlight hoppy faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

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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.

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