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Yella Belly Gold

Batemans Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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Light golden, with a floral grapefruit aroma, a lovely dry citrus flavour and a hoppy finish. Maris Otter pale and cara malts carry a blend of American Chinook and Cascade hops in the 3.9% cask beer. The 4.5% bottled version adds Nelson Sauvin and crystal malt for a floral, fruity aroma and a crisp citrus finish. Available all year round.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter42 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced floral character, undercut by bright grapefruit and citrus notes from the blend of Chinook and Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yella Belly Gold

◎ Appearance

Yella Belly Gold presents a bright, light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is visible and lively, with good lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

light goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced floral character, undercut by bright grapefruit and citrus notes from the blend of Chinook and Cascade hops. Subtle Malz support from Maris Otter pale and cara malts grounds the bouquet without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

floralgrapefruitnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with immediate citrus impact. The mid-palate reveals a delicate balance of light Malz sweetness against a sustained, clean bitterness; the 42 IBU sits comfortably within the frame without aggression. Finish dries progressively toward a dry, hoppy conclusion.

dry citruscrispbalancedhoppy bite

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with a lingering dry bitterness and faint citrus pith on the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains.

drycitrus pith
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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