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Sweetgrass APA

Grand Teton Brewing
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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 American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sweetgrass APA

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 Sweetgrass APA

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, citrusy, crisp character as Sweetgrass APA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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