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Wild Trail Pale Ale

Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Greenbrier Valley's medium-bodied golden-amber pale ale — Pacific Northwest hops laying out mango, tangerine, and pine, dry-hopped to add a slight floral note. Balanced malt spine, moderate bitterness, easy West Virginia session drinking. One of the four flagship beers that carried the brewery through its 2022 reset.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter44 IBU
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

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

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
tropical
orange
floral
piney
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Trail Pale Ale

Appearance

Golden-amber in color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds well and clings to the glass. Medium carbonation creates steady streams of bubbles rising through the body. The beer presents with clean, inviting translucence that suggests a well-balanced fermentation.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent head

Aroma

Pacific Northwest hops lead with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and tangerine dominate the opening, complemented by a restrained pine backbone. A subtle floral character emerges on the second nose, likely from dry-hopping. Supporting malt provides a soft, bready foundation that anchors the aromatic profile without overshadowing the hop expression.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardfloral dry-hoppine undertone

Taste

The palate opens with clean malt sweetness carrying orange and tangerine notes that echo the aroma. Mid-palate develops a moderate, well-integrated bitterness (44 IBU) that balances the fruit without dominating; the finish leans dry, with lingering piney and floral hop character. Body is medium and refreshing, making it approachable without sacrificing hop definition.

balanced malt-hopcitrus fruitydry finishmoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with piney and floral notes fading gracefully into a mild, pleasant dryness. No astringency or harshness remains—only a refreshing, easy aftertaste suited to repeated sips.

clean dryingpine-floral fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wild Trail Pale Ale

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 Wild Trail Pale Ale

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 tropical, hoppy, citrusy character as Wild Trail Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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