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Green Mountain

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A hugely aromatic, juicy fruit bomb of a hazy session IPA, generously dry hopped with Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra and Amarillo. Green Mountain launched in 2018 and found its audience immediately; it has since become one of Thornbridge's most popular beers. Vegan friendly. Bronze at the SIBA Midlands awards 2023 and Country Winner at the World Beer Awards 2024.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2023
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Keg Session Pale Ale
Bronze · 2022
European Beer Challenge
Country Winner · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands) (Keg Session Pale Ale)
★Bronze — European Beer Challenge
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyjuicy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
tropical
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical and citrus character from the Galaxy and Citra hops, revealing layers of mango, grapefruit, and passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Mountain

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale golden yellow with soft, diffuse clarity typical of the style. A generous white head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Gentle carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazypersistent foambright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical and citrus character from the Galaxy and Citra hops, revealing layers of mango, grapefruit, and passionfruit. Mosaic and Amarillo add soft stone fruit notes and a whisper of candied orange peel. Beneath the hop-forward profile lies a clean, neutral Malz foundation that allows the aromatic complexity to breathe.

tropical fruitcitrusstone fruitjuicyaromatic Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus and juicy stone fruit flavors landing cleanly on the palate. The mid-palate develops a rounded, medium body with subtle Malz sweetness that balances the hop expression without heaviness. Bitterness arrives gradually and remains restrained at 40 IBU, finishing smooth rather than sharp, allowing fruit character to persist throughout.

juicy fruit-forwardcrisp citrusbalanced bitternessmedium body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with tropical and citrus notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. No harsh edges or astringency; the beer fades with a gentle, fruit-tinged warmth characteristic of well-crafted dry hopping.

dry finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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

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