Rev James Gold
A sweet, fruity golden ale with fresh fruit flavours over a light malty aroma. It is one of four ales, with Original, Pale and Rye, named after Reverend James Buckley, who took over the Llanelli Brewery in 1824 from his father-in-law. The line joined the Brains range in 1997. The strength is 4.1 % ABV.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Rev James Gold
Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
About Golden Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Golden Ale?
Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Golden Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, fruity, malty character as Rev James Gold will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.





