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Rivers of Green

Polly's Brew Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · Pale Ale · One of 110 Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
berry
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rivers of Green

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Rivers of Green

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, citrusy character as Rivers of Green will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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