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Golden Sheep Ale

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A golden ale hopped with a single variety, WGV, on a sturdy backbone of pale ale malt. Orange zest and floral hops on the nose; zesty citrus and a hint of bitter orange peel on the palate, with a light, spritzy feel and a dry, refreshing finish. It joined the range more than twenty years ago as a light, hoppy addition and belongs to the brewery's bottled line-up. Balanced and easy to drink at 4.5 %. Bronze at the World Beer Awards 2024.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent orange zest and delicate floral notes from the WGV single-hop selection, offering both citrus brightness and subtle herbaceous depth.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Sheep Ale

◎ Appearance

Bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating a gentle sparkle throughout the pour. A model of visual balance for the style.

bright golden yellowcrisp white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent orange zest and delicate floral notes from the WGV single-hop selection, offering both citrus brightness and subtle herbaceous depth. The pale ale malt base provides a clean, slightly grainy foundation without dominating the more volatile hop aromatics. A fresh, inviting profile that promises an engaging drinking experience.

orange zestfloral hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with citrus flavors building across the mid-palate alongside hints of bitter orange peel that add complexity without heaviness. The 20 IBU bitterness is restrained but present, offering gentle grip and definition. The light, spritzy mouthfeel reinforces an impression of freshness and ease.

citrus forwardsubtle bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

Clean and dry, with the bitter orange note persisting gently into the aftertaste before fading to a thirst-quenching conclusion. The finish is refreshing rather than lingering, supporting repeated sips.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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What is a Golden Ale?

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