Green Monster Brewery

Green Monster Brewery is a small family-owned craft brewery based in Zuikinė, Kaunas, Lithuania. Founded by the Pučkus family in 2013, it began brewing just before the craft beer boom took hold in Lithuania. The brewery operates its own brewing facility and produces a range of craft beers, including IPAs, pale ales, lagers, and seasonal limited editions. It is known for being the first in Lithuania to brew a Brut IPA, a Milkshake IPA, and a barrel-aged craft beer. Its flagship Green Monster IPA has been highly rated on Untappd, described as the best craft beer and best craft IPA in Lithuania by the platform's ratings. The brewery also produces seasonal beers under the 'Apynys' brewing line, inspired by the colors and flavors of each season. In 2015, the brewery gained recognition when Garrett Oliver, a renowned figure in the craft beer world, visited Lithuania and tasted local craft beers, noting Green Monster IPA as one of the brightest achievements in Lithuanian craft beer at that time. The brewery continues to operate, offering its beers for sale online and through various retailers, with a focus on quality, innovation, and local ingredients.

Green Monster Brewery was founded in 2013 by the Pučkus family in Zuikinė, Kaunas, Lithuania, just before the craft beer 'fever' took off in the country. The brewery started as a small family operation and quickly gained attention for its innovative approach. In 2015, the brewery was noted by Garrett Oliver, a prominent figure in the craft beer world, during his visit to Lithuania as part of the social project 'Tikras žmogus'. Oliver tasted around 15 different Lithuanian craft beers and singled out Green Monster IPA as one of the brightest achievements in Lithuanian craft beer at that time. The brewery was the first in Lithuania to produce a Brut IPA, a Milkshake IPA, and a barrel-aged craft beer. It also runs the 'Apynys' brewing line, which introduces limited edition seasonal beers inspired by the colors and flavors of each season. The brewery's beers have been highly rated on Untappd, with its Green Monster IPA being recognized as the best craft beer and best craft IPA in Lithuania. As of recent years, the brewery continues to operate, selling its products online and through various outlets, maintaining a focus on quality and innovation.

• 2015

  Garrett Oliver visited Lithuania and praised Green Monster IPA as one of the brightest achievements in Lithuanian craft beer.

• 2015

  First in Lithuania to brew a Brut IPA, Milkshake IPA, and barrel-aged craft beer.

• 2013

  Founded by the Pučkus family in Zuikinė, Kaunas, Lithuania.

Craft brewery focused on innovation and quality, pioneering new beer styles in Lithuania.

• Green Monster IPA

  American style IPA with caramel malt and oats, notes of lime, grapefruit and tropical fruits. ABV 6.3%, IBU 55.

• JetLag Amber Lager

  Amber lager with Tettnanger hops and special malts. ABV 5.2%, IBU 20.

• Mango Milkshake APA

  Milkshake pale ale with lactose and mango, creamy head. ABV 5.2%, IBU 40.

• KOSMOSAS

  Lithuanian winter seasonal beer.

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