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Summer Job is a top-fermented golden ale in the modern British manner, brewed with Golden Promise from a long-established English maltings, a traditional UK yeast, and Cascade and Citra hops. It has a medium body and low carbonation. The malt comes through fully, with shades of biscuit, and the hop side is earthy and herbal, floral and citrusy.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyearthyherbal
malty
earthy
herbal
floral
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, toasted biscuit notes from the Golden Promise Malz, complemented by subtle herbal and earthy undertones from Cascade.
also:hoppy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Job

◎ Appearance

Summer Job presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is restrained, creating a gentle mousse rather than vigorous foam, with good lacing that clings to the glass walls as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, toasted biscuit notes from the Golden Promise Malz, complemented by subtle herbal and earthy undertones from Cascade. Citra brings gentle citrus facets that add dimension without overwhelming the malt foundation, while a clean fermentation profile from the traditional UK yeast allows these elements to speak clearly.

biscuit maltherbal, earthysubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate is medium-bodied and well-balanced, with the biscuit character from the Malz establishing a soft, slightly sweet foundation. Cascade and Citra hops deliver restrained floral and citrus notes that integrate harmoniously with the malt, while modest bitterness (30 IBU) provides structure without aggression, allowing the beer to remain approachable and refreshing.

biscuit, soft sweetnessbalanced hopsmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently drying, with the herbal-citrus hop character lingering briefly before fading to a dry, malty fade. A sense of crispness persists without harshness, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

clean, dryherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Golden Ale

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