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Mountain Goat Pale Ale

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A pale ale the brewery worked on for close to a decade before settling on the recipe, built on a five-hop American line-up of Chinook, Mosaic, Cascade, Citra and Centennial. It pours golden. Stone fruit, pine and citrus carry the aroma, and the palate is hop-forward and medium-bodied with the malt kept as a dry base. The finish is firm without tipping into harshness.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Best New World Pale Ale · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
★Best New World Pale Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
fruity
resinous
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a crisp blend of stone fruit and citrus notes, predominantly from the Mosaic and Citra hops, followed by a pronounced piney character from Chinook.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mountain Goat Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms with moderate density and displays reliable Schaumhaftung, gradually settling to a thin, persistent collar. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the pour.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a crisp blend of stone fruit and citrus notes, predominantly from the Mosaic and Citra hops, followed by a pronounced piney character from Chinook. Beneath the hop-driven profile, subtle floral and herbal complexity emerges, with restrained Malz contribution that grounds the composition without competing.

stone fruitpineycitrus forwardherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hop-focused, with resinous bitterness building steadily across the mid-palate. The medium body supports the assertive hop character while a dry, mineralized Malz base prevents heaviness. Bitterness resolves to a crisp, lingering dryness that invites another sip without veering toward astringency.

hop-forwardresinousdrybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is firm and extended, with hop bitterness fading gracefully into a clean, dry aftertaste. A subtle citrus note persists without becoming cloying, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next drink.

drycitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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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.

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