Brewer's Kitchen Green Mountains Only 4Pk

Brewer's Kitchen Green Mountains Only 4Pk is a double dry hopped New England Double IPA (DDH NEDIPA) at 8% ABV, sold in a 4-pack format. This hop-heavy collaboration brewed at Pilot Project Brewing carries a solid 3.9 out of 5 rating on Untappd across nearly 2,000 reviews, reflecting consistent quality from a well-regarded contract brewing operation.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8%  |  Origin: Chicago & Milwaukee, USA  |  Style: DDH New England Double IPA  |  Brewery: Pilot Project Brewing

Production & Heritage

Green Mountains Only is brewed under the Brewer's Kitchen label at Pilot Project Brewing, a collaborative brewing facility with locations in Chicago and Milwaukee that provides infrastructure for emerging beer brands. The double dry hopping process loads the beer with four distinct hop varieties — Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Centennial — each added in dry hop additions after primary fermentation to maximize aromatic intensity without adding bitterness. This four-hop combination is notable because it blends the tropical punch of Citra and Amarillo with the piney resinous character of Simcoe and the floral citrus backbone of Centennial, creating a layered hop profile rather than a one-dimensional fruit bomb.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with bright tangerine and ripe melon, followed by a wave of tropical stone fruit. A subtle resinous pine note from the Simcoe hops lingers beneath the fruit-forward top layer.

Taste: The entry is soft and juicy, characteristic of the New England style, with immediate tangy orange citrus flooding the palate. Mid-palate brings ripe stone fruit and melon sweetness balanced by mild caramel malt backbone. A faint baking soda minerality adds an unexpected dry counterpoint to the fruit-forward profile.

Finish: The finish is medium-long with lingering citrus pith and a gentle hop resin bitterness that keeps the 8% ABV from reading as heavy. A soft, pillowy mouthfeel persists, true to the hazy DIPA style.

How to Drink Green Mountains Only

Pour cold into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass to concentrate the aromatic hop oils — this beer was engineered for its nose, so drinking straight from the can sells it short. Serve between 40–45°F; too cold mutes the tangerine and melon character. At 8% ABV, this is a sipper rather than a session beer. While DDH NEDIPAs are typically consumed fresh and on their own, the citrus-forward profile works in a Hop Shandy with fresh lemonade on warm days, a Michelada variation where the stone fruit and citrus amplify the tomato-lime base, or a Beer-a-Rita blended with lime juice and a salted rim to play off the tangy orange character.

Best For

• Sharing with fellow haze-chasing IPA enthusiasts during a tasting session
• Weekend cookouts where a bold, aromatic beer stands up to grilled food
• Exploring the DDH NEDIPA style without committing to a full six-pack
• Gifting to a craft beer fan who appreciates multi-hop builds

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Green Mountains Only taste like? Green Mountains Only delivers juicy tangerine and stone fruit up front with a melon sweetness at the core, balanced by mild caramel malt and a faint mineral dryness. The overall impression is soft, hazy, and fruit-forward with restrained bitterness typical of the New England DIPA style.

How does Green Mountains Only compare to The Alchemist Heady Topper? Both are Double IPAs rooted in the hazy, hop-forward New England tradition, but Heady Topper leans more aggressively into pine and floral bitterness with its signature hop blend, while Green Mountains Only emphasizes tropical fruit and citrus juiciness through its Citra-Simcoe-Amarillo-Centennial combination. Green Mountains Only also sits at 8% ABV compared to Heady Topper's 8%, making them comparable in strength but distinct in hop expression.

Is Green Mountains Only good for sipping neat? Yes — this DDH NEDIPA is built for drinking fresh from a glass at cool temperatures, where the aromatic hop oils and soft mouthfeel are most expressive. The 8% ABV means pacing is wise, but the low perceived bitterness makes it very approachable.

Where is Green Mountains Only made? Green Mountains Only is brewed by Brewer's Kitchen at Pilot Project Brewing, a collaborative brewing operation with facilities in Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Despite its name evoking Vermont's Green Mountains — the spiritual home of the New England IPA style — the beer is a Midwest production.

What foods pair well with Green Mountains Only? Spicy fish tacos work well, as the citrus hop character mirrors a squeeze of lime while the soft body tempers heat. Grilled chicken with mango salsa echoes the stone fruit and tropical notes. Sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese provides a savory counterpoint to the fruit-forward hops. Thai green curry plays off the melon sweetness while the carbonation cuts through coconut milk richness. Smoked pulled pork lets the citrus and pine notes cut through fatty richness.

What sizes does Green Mountains Only come in? Green Mountains Only is sold as a 4-pack, the standard retail format for this release.

Is Green Mountains Only worth the price? Green Mountains Only positions in the mid-range craft DIPA tier, which is appropriate for a double dry hopped beer using four premium hop varieties at 8% ABV. Its 3.9 Untappd rating across nearly 2,000 reviews suggests reliable quality that justifies the typical DDH NEDIPA price point.

Why Green Mountains Only?

The four-hop combination of Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Centennial is what gives this beer its edge — rather than relying on a single marquee hop, the blend creates a layered aromatic profile that evolves from pour to last sip. The double dry hopping process amplifies those hop oils without pushing the bitterness into aggressive territory, keeping the beer firmly in the juicy, approachable lane that defines the best New England Double IPAs. A 3.9 Untappd rating from nearly 2,000 reviewers signals broad appeal and batch-to-batch consistency, not just hype. For drinkers who want a well-constructed hazy DIPA with real hop complexity at a solid 8% ABV, Green Mountains Only delivers substance behind its style.