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Rev James Gold

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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.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltyclean
fruity
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit and orchard fruit character, layered over a soft, grainy Malz foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rev James Gold

◎ Appearance

Rev James Gold presents a bright, clear golden hue with excellent transparency. The head forms with good density and maintains solid retention, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit and orchard fruit character, layered over a soft, grainy Malz foundation. Noble hop aromatics provide a subtle floral and herbal undertone without aggression. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges or oxidative notes.

orchard fruitlight grainsubtle noble hop

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with pronounced fruit sweetness balanced by a gentle 20 IBU bitterness that never dominates. The mid-palate maintains a light malty structure with continued fruit notes, while the body remains lean and refreshing. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the fruity character to carry through without harshness.

fruity-sweetlow bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-short, with the fruit notes fading gracefully into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. A subtle mineral note emerges as the beer warms, leaving the palate refreshed without residual sweetness.

clean faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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