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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
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
clean
piney
malty
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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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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