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Butcombe Gold

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A subtle floral and herby aroma meets a full body, and the taste runs part bitter, part sweet. This golden ale is brewed from Maris Otter malt, with the same ingredients and hops the brewery has always used for it. During fermentation the gluten is taken out, and it goes into the best-selling fish and chips on Butcombe's pub menu. 4.4% in the bottle.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
floralherbalmalty
floral
herbal
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Delicate floral notes greet the nose, complemented by subtle herbal undertones that suggest noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Butcombe Gold

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A stable white head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing on the walls. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Delicate floral notes greet the nose, complemented by subtle herbal undertones that suggest noble hop character. The Maris Otter malt foundation contributes a clean, soft grain presence without heaviness. The bouquet remains refined and balanced, inviting without aggression.

floralherbalnoble hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied for the ABV, with a malty sweetness that sits comfortably on the palate. Mid-palate shows gentle herbal and floral hop bitterness that balances the residual sweetness without dominating. The finish remains dry and crisp, with a subtle bitter edge that encourages the next sip.

malty sweetnessherbal bitternessfull-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length aftertaste with lingering herbal and floral notes. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, refreshing impression.

herbal aftertasterefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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About Golden Ale

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