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Mountain Goat Summer Ale

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Brewed for the long Australian summer, with the hop aroma pushed forward and the bitterness held back. It pours pale gold under thick white foam. Passionfruit and melon dominate the nose alongside a floral note, and the palate opens fruity before turning crisp and dry. At twenty bitterness units it stays on the gentle side, and the dry finish is what makes it repeatable.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
floral
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright passionfruit and melon notes, characteristic of the forward hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mountain Goat Summer Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale gold pour beneath a thick white head that adheres well to the glass, leaving fine lacing with each sip. The beer is brilliantly clear, with active carbonation evident throughout. The color sits at the lighter end of the blonde spectrum, inviting and bright.

pale goldthick white foambrilliant clarityactive carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright passionfruit and melon notes, characteristic of the forward hop character. A delicate floral undertone threads through, adding complexity without overwhelming. The overall impression is clean and aromatic, with minimal malt contribution—the focus remains firmly on hop expression.

passionfruit, melonfloral hop notesaromatic, clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with fruity hop flavors that immediately establish the beer's character, followed by a crisp, drying arc across the mid-palate. At 20 IBU, the bitterness is gentle and restrained, allowing the fruit notes to remain the focal point. The finish turns dry and clean, with a slight mineral edge that amplifies drinkability.

dry, fruity entryrestrained bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The dry finish is short to medium, fading cleanly without lingering harshness. The aftertaste carries a whisper of tropical fruit and a mineral snap that encourages the next sip.

dry, cleantropical aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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