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Rivers of Green

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Four American hops that had never been in the same beer before: Bru-1, Citra, Simcoe and Vista. The result sings with honeydew melon, papaya, fresh-cut citrus and berry — plus the intense pineapple note only Bru-1 produces. At 5.4 percent, a pale ale for pints rather than sips.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
berry
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately aromatic, dominated by tropical fruit—honeydew melon and papaya leap forward with distinctive freshness.
also:honey,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rivers of Green

◎ Appearance

Rivers of Green presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively and even, creating a gentle fizz that sustains throughout the pour. The beer has excellent visual appeal with good lacing that marks each sip.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately aromatic, dominated by tropical fruit—honeydew melon and papaya leap forward with distinctive freshness. A sharp citrus edge cuts through, complemented by the signature pineapple intensity that Bru-1 brings to the blend. Beneath these bold hop aromatics lies a gentle floral and herbal character that gives the beer complexity and balance.

tropical fruithoneydew and papayabright citruspineapple-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy, fruit-forward entry that recalls fresh-cut citrus and stone fruit, with the tropical notes carrying seamlessly from the aroma. The mid-palate is clean and refreshing, with a balanced bitterness that sits at around 50 IBU, never overwhelming the delicate fruit expression. The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering berry notes and a gentle hop bite that keeps the beer lively and thirst-quenching.

juicy fruitcrisp and drybalanced bitternesscitrus and berry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gracefully without astringency. The lingering aftertaste carries a whisper of pineapple and citrus zest that invites another sip.

clean faderefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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