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Sweetgrass APA

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A perennial award-winner from Grand Teton Brewing. Brewed with Wyoming mountain water and dry-hopped with Centennial, it bursts with grapefruit and pine aromas.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
orange
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive Centennial hop character, delivering prominent grapefruit and pine notes with zesty citrus undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sweetgrass APA

◎ Appearance

Light golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. A dense white head forms readily and maintains good lacing along the glass as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation creates an active, lively presentation.

light goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive Centennial hop character, delivering prominent grapefruit and pine notes with zesty citrus undertones. These noble hop aromas are clean and well-defined, with minimal malt backdrop—reflecting the dry-hop treatment and Wyoming mountain water's clarity. A subtle herbal quality rounds the profile without any harsh or vegetal notes.

grapefruit and pinecitrus-forwardnoble hopsclean and bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing hop bitterness that carries orange and citrus flavors across the mid-palate. A light, balanced malt base provides restraint without sweetness, allowing the Centennial character to remain in focus. The finish is clean and dry, with lingering bitterness that never becomes harsh or astringent.

hoppy and crispcitrus and orangebalanced maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is quick and refreshing, dominated by dry hop bitterness and fading citrus notes. No lingering sweetness or heaviness remains—a hallmark of this style's drinkability.

dryshort to mediumhoppy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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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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