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Bitch Creek American Brown Ale

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A rich brown ale built from a blend of five different malts, with a satisfying base of rich caramel and a pine-resin hop finish. Grand Teton brews it in Victor, Idaho, at the foot of Teton Pass, with water that Teton granite and limestone have filtered as glacial run-off for centuries.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouspineycaramel
resinous
piney
caramel
hoppy
malty
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced pine-resin notes from the noble hop selection, mingling with caramel sweetness from the malt foundation.
also:chocolate,nutty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bitch Creek American Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence. The color reflects the complexity of five malts working in concert.

deep chestnutpersistent head lacingwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced pine-resin notes from the noble hop selection, mingling with caramel sweetness from the malt foundation. Beneath the bright hop character lie subtle toasty and chocolate undertones, with a hint of walnut nuttiness. The aromatic profile is assertive yet balanced, with the Teton water's mineral character adding a faint granite-like mineral edge.

piney resincaramel malttoastymineral backbone

◐ Taste

The palate enters with rich caramel malt sweetness and a full, satisfying body that carries into the mid-palate. Pine and resin hop bitterness rises steadily, layered with chocolate and nutty malt complexity. At 60 IBU, the bitterness is clean and integrated rather than aggressive, allowing the malt-hop interplay to develop across the tongue.

full-bodiedcaramel-forwardpine bitternesschocolate-nut complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with the hop resin persisting gracefully without becoming astringent. The caramel sweetness fades to reveal a subtle chocolate and walnut dryness that lingers pleasantly.

long dry finishresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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