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Mountain Goat Pale Ale

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🌍 Australia · American Pale Ale · One of 225 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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AWARDS

Best New World Pale Ale · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
Best New World Pale Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
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
hoppy
citrusy
piney
resinous
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mountain Goat Pale Ale

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 Mountain Goat Pale Ale

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, piney, citrusy character as Mountain Goat Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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