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Wiltshire Gold

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A mellow floral hop aroma opens, a distinctly hoppy taste follows, and a sweet, malty flavour from English Maris Otter malt runs underneath. Wiltshire Gold pours light golden at 3.7%, counts among Arkell's house beers, belongs to its regular bottled range, and is meant to be served slightly chilled.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral 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
hoppyfloralmalty
hoppy
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced floral hop character, delicate and inviting rather than aggressive.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wiltshire Gold

◎ Appearance

Wiltshire Gold presents a bright, light golden hue that catches the light with clarity and finesse. The beer develops a modest white head with good initial retention and fine Schaumkleiden down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, suggesting a well-conditioned pour.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced floral hop character, delicate and inviting rather than aggressive. English Maris Otter malt provides a subtle, underlying sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile. Together, these elements create a balanced, approachable bouquet with no harsh edges.

floral hopsEnglish malt sweetnessbalancedgentle

◐ Taste

The palate leads with distinctly hoppy notes that are clean and refreshing, followed swiftly by the sweet, malty character of the Maris Otter base. Bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the malt's caramel undertones to shine through without overwhelming. The mouthfeel is smooth and light, drinking effortlessly despite its full flavor profile.

hoppy-forwardmalty sweetnesslow bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the floral hops lingering pleasantly without drying the palate. The aftertaste is mellow and inviting, encouraging another sip.

crisplingering floralmellow
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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