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Hop Butcher For The World
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Grid is a American Pale Ale from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago craft outfit known for pushing hop-forward brewing to its limits. Pouring a clear, bright golden straw with a white frothy head, this Midwestern pale ale immediately signals its intentions with an inviting aromatic burst of citrus zest, fresh-cut stone fruit, and a whisper of pine resin. On the palate, Grid delivers a clean, breezy malt backbone that keeps things light and accessible while a measured but lively hop charge — think tangerine, peach, and a grassy flourish — takes center stage. The carbonation is crisp, the body medium-light, and the finish is pleasantly dry with a lingering citrusy bitterness that keeps you reaching for the next sip.

ABV
5.75%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

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
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grid

Appearance

Grid presents a clear, bright golden straw color that catches the light with crystalline transparency. A white, frothy head builds generously and clings to the glass with fine lacing, while the carbonation sparkles visibly throughout the pour, signaling a lively, well-conditioned ale.

golden strawcrystal clearwhite foamfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with an inviting burst of citrus zest—tangerine and lemon pith—layered beneath fresh-cut stone fruit notes of peach and apricot. A whisper of pine resin and green herbal notes add depth, while the clean, neutral malt base allows the hop character to command attention without obstruction.

citrus zeststone fruitpine resinclean malt

Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt backbone that provides just enough sweetness and body to anchor the beer. A measured but lively hop charge takes center stage, delivering tangerine, peach, and grassy flourishes with a crisp, refreshing character that avoids heaviness.

citrus forwardpeach notesgrassylight malt base

Finish

The finish dries cleanly with a lingering citrusy bitterness that encourages the next sip. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

dry finishcitrus bitternesscrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grid

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 Grid

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 hoppy, citrusy, peach character as Grid will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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