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Boris Golden Ale

Boris Craft Beer
Andorra·American Pale Ale
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Boris Craft Beer's flagship — the beer that defines Andorran craft brewing. A clean golden ale brewed with Andorran mountain water. Fresh and locally produced, served from the tank at the La Cortinada taproom. Only available in Andorra — the ultimate mountain beer experience.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
honey
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, mineral-forward character derived from Andorran mountain water.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boris Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily. Schaumhaftung is clean and even, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, mineral-forward character derived from Andorran mountain water. Subtle malt sweetness emerges alongside restrained citrus and herbal hop notes, with a touch of honey in the background. Yeast expression is neutral and unobtrusive.

mineral-drivensubtle citrusclean malt sweetnessherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry showcasing delicate bready-malt character balanced by gentle bitterness. The mid-palate remains clean and refreshing, with mineral notes complementing low hop presence and a whisper of honey. Bitterness is restrained at 38 IBU, allowing malt and water character to shine.

crisplight-bodiedgentle bitternessmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying smoothly without lingering astringency. A faint honey note and mineral quality persist briefly on the aftertaste.

clean finishdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, refreshing character as Boris Golden Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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