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Play The Changes is sold by Green Beacon as a West Coast pilsner, a hop-forward lager brewed to 6.0 % ABV with Citra, El Dorado and Galaxy. Zesty citrus opens the aroma before mango, peach and ripe pear build on the palate. A crisp malt base links the fruit to a modern, noticeable bitterness, and the beer finishes dry. The lager fermentation keeps the profile clean, so the hop character stands out clearly against the lean body.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with an immediate burst of zesty citrus notes from the Citra and El Dorado hops, quickly followed by stone fruit aromatics—ripe peach and mango lead, with hints of pear developing behind.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Play The Changes

◎ Appearance

Play The Changes presents a bright, pale golden color with excellent clarity and fine carbonation throughout. The head forms quickly and holds with firm, delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The lean body and crisp character are evident from first sight.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with an immediate burst of zesty citrus notes from the Citra and El Dorado hops, quickly followed by stone fruit aromatics—ripe peach and mango lead, with hints of pear developing behind. The lager fermentation keeps the profile remarkably clean, allowing the hop character to shine without any yeast-derived esters or off-notes clouding the picture.

bright citrusstone fruitmango and peachclean lager

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and refreshing, with the malt backbone providing just enough structure to anchor the hop-driven character without sweetness. Citrus, peach, and stone fruit notes dominate the mid-palate, supported by Galaxy hop's subtle resinous quality. A modern, noticeable bitterness builds toward the swallow, providing excellent balance against the fruit without harsh edges.

dry and crisphoppy stone fruitcontrolled bitternesslean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is bone-dry, with lingering citrus and a pleasant hop bitterness that fades cleanly. No sweetness or heavy malt character lingers; the beer exits the palate with characteristic crispness and leaves you reaching for another sip.

dry aftertasteclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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