Behemoth Murica 4Pk

Behemoth Murica 4Pk is a hop-forward American Pale Ale from Auckland's Behemoth Brewing Company, packaged as a 4-pack at 6.0% ABV. This bold APA earned a Gold Medal at the 2016 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) and a Gold Medal at the 2014 Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards, establishing it as one of the standout pale ales in the New Zealand craft beer scene.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  Origin: Auckland, New Zealand  |  Style: American Pale Ale  |  IBU: 50  |  Brewery: Behemoth Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Behemoth Brewing Company is an Auckland-based craft brewery known for irreverent branding and technically accomplished beers. Murica is built on a grain bill of pale malt, Munich malt, and pale crystal malt, delivering a supportive backbone for an aggressive American hop schedule. The bittering charge comes from Columbus hops, followed by late-kettle additions of Centennial, Columbus, and Simcoe. The beer is then dry hopped with a generous load of Simcoe and Amarillo, which drives the pronounced stone fruit and resinous pine character that defines this APA.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical stone fruit and sticky pine resin hit first, followed by a wave of citrus and floral notes from the Amarillo and Simcoe dry hop. There is a subtle biscuity malt sweetness underneath that keeps the hop aromatics grounded.

Taste: The entry is bright and resinous, with grapefruit pith and stone fruit flavors taking hold immediately. Mid-palate, the Munich and crystal malts provide a light caramel sweetness that balances the hop bitterness, while the 50 IBU keeps things assertive without becoming harsh. Peak flavor lands squarely on ripe apricot, pine sap, and a peppery herbal edge from the Columbus.

Finish: Medium-long and drying, with lingering pine resin and a gentle grapefruit bitterness that invites the next sip. The malt fades cleanly, leaving the hops as the lasting impression.

How to Drink Murica

Pour into a tulip glass or standard pint glass at around 6–8°C to let the hop aromatics open up fully. Murica drinks well straight from the can on a hot day, but a proper pour reveals more complexity. A Hop Shandy — half Murica, half fresh lemonade — tames the bitterness for a refreshing summer drink. A Michelada works here because the hop resin plays well against lime and hot sauce. For a beer cocktail twist, a Hop Negroni substituting a splash of Murica for soda in a Negroni Sbagliato adds piney depth to the Campari bitterness.

Best For

• Introducing hop-curious friends to a well-built American Pale Ale
• Weekend barbecues where bold, hoppy beer holds up to grilled and smoked food
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates New Zealand-brewed American-style ales
• Building a tasting flight of New Zealand APAs and IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Murica taste like? Murica is dominated by stone fruit, pine resin, and grapefruit hop flavors, balanced by a biscuity malt backbone and finishing dry with a firm 50 IBU bitterness.

How does Murica compare to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale? Both are classic American Pale Ales, but Murica leans heavier on late-kettle and dry-hop additions of Simcoe and Amarillo, producing a more tropical and resinous profile than Sierra Nevada's Cascade-driven citrus-and-pine character. Murica also sits slightly higher in ABV at 6.0% compared to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale's 5.6%.

Is Murica good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the balance between hop intensity and malt sweetness makes it satisfying to drink without food, especially when poured fresh and cold into a proper glass.

Where is Murica made? Murica is brewed by Behemoth Brewing Company in Auckland, New Zealand, a craft brewery that specializes in bold, hop-driven American-influenced beer styles.

What foods pair well with Murica? Chargrilled burgers work well because the hop bitterness cuts through rich beef fat. Spicy Thai green curry pairs nicely as the stone fruit hops complement coconut and lemongrass. Sharp cheddar cheese creates a classic contrast with the malt sweetness. Fish tacos with lime crema echo the citrus hop notes. Smoked pulled pork benefits from the piney bitterness as a palate cleanser.

What sizes does Murica come in? This product is sold as a 4-pack, which is the standard retail format for Behemoth Murica.

Is Murica worth the price? Murica positions as a mid-range craft pale ale — its multiple international awards and generous dry-hop bill place it firmly in premium craft territory, delivering strong value relative to comparably hopped imported American pale ales.

Why Murica?

Murica's strongest claim is its decorated competition record: Gold at the 2016 AIBA, Gold at the 2014 Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards, plus Silver (2016) and Bronze (2017) medals at those same events. That consistency across multiple years and judging panels speaks to a recipe that is dialed in, not accidental. The four-hop combination of Columbus, Centennial, Simcoe, and Amarillo — bittered, late-hopped, and dry-hopped in deliberate stages — produces a layered hop experience that avoids the one-note tropical bomb common in many modern pale ales. For drinkers who want a New Zealand-brewed APA that respects the West Coast American tradition while standing on its own merit, Murica delivers exactly that.