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Boris Golden Ale

Boris Craft Beer
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🌍 Andorra · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boris Golden Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boris Golden Ale

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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