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Green Circle

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Green Circle Pale Ale was introduced in 2023 and is named after the trail network around Stevens Point, whose upkeep receives part of the proceeds. It is hopped with Mosaic and Talus. The aroma brings tropical fruit, ripe berries and grapefruit peel over a light pine and resin note, with a faint coconut-like softness from the Talus. A clean pale malt base keeps the body medium-light, and a firm but not sharp bitterness gives a dry finish.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalresinouspiney
tropical
resinous
piney
berry
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit and ripe berry notes from the Mosaic hops, underscored by distinct grapefruit peel zest.
also:hoppy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Circle

◎ Appearance

Green Circle presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass in a fine, persistent lace. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the pour.

light goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit and ripe berry notes from the Mosaic hops, underscored by distinct grapefruit peel zest. A light pine and resin backbone provides herbal structure, while Talus contributes a subtle coconut-like softness that rounds the profile. The clean pale malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop character to dominate.

tropical fruitgrapefruit peelpine and resincoconut softness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, medium-light body that emphasizes the hop-forward character without heaviness. Tropical and berry flavors integrate seamlessly with a measured grapefruit bitterness that builds gradually. The firm but not aggressive bitterness drives toward a dry finish, while the malt provides just enough neutral sweetness to balance the frame.

medium-light bodyhop-forwardfirm bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the bitterness persisting pleasantly without becoming sharp. A faint citrus and pine echo remains on the palate, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

clean finishlingering bitternesscitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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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