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Gold Brummie

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Gold Brummie is an India pale ale at 5.5%, clearly stronger than the brewery's 4.0% pale ale and part of the range since 2017. It is brewed with British pale floor malt, a share of wheat malt and a mix of British and New World hops: British varieties supply the bitterness, American aroma hops bring resinous pine and grapefruit. The bitterness is pronounced and lingers, carried by a full, slightly spicy body. The beer is poured mostly on keg, sometimes on cask, and is sold in cans.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
hoppy
spicy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine and grapefruit from the New World aromatic hops, layered with measured herbal bitterness supplied by British varieties.
also:clean,tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Brummie

◎ Appearance

Gold Brummie presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw shine characteristic of its SRM value. The head is dense and persistent, with strong lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is visible and lively, suggesting good conditioning whether from keg or cask.

bright goldenpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and grapefruit from the New World aromatic hops, layered with measured herbal bitterness supplied by British varieties. Beneath the hop-forward profile sits a clean, understated malt backbone—sweet grain without dominance. No yeast-derived esters or adjunct character intrudes; the aromatics remain direct and varietal-focused.

pine, grapefruitherbal, resinousclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, slightly spicy body that anchors a pronounced, lingering bitterness throughout. Citrus and resin from the American hops persist into the mid-palate, while British pale and wheat malts provide a supporting sweetness and breadth without cloying. The bitterness is confident but not aggressive, building steadily and holding through the swallow.

pronounced bitternessresinous, citrusfull-bodied, spicy

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and assertive, with the bitterness extending well into the aftertaste. A subtle spiciness and drying quality linger, inviting another sip.

dry, lingeringbitter finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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