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Crown Golden Ale

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Crown Golden Ale rests on the same Australian malt and Pride of Ringwood hops as the lager of the brand, with Galaxy added on top. The Galaxy brings citrus and a floral, tropical edge to the aroma, while crystal and roasted malts lay soft caramel and a light toast note underneath. Sweet maltiness leads, the bitterness stays restrained and clean at the close. Gold in the glass, medium-light in body.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
caramelcitrusytropical
caramel
citrusy
tropical
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
Galaxy hops lead with distinctive citrus and tropical fruit character—lime zest and stone fruit notes dominate the nose.
also:toasty,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crown Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue sits clear in the glass, reflecting bright light with ease. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing. Medium-light body and steady carbonation sustain the visual presence throughout.

pale goldclearfine lacingmedium-light body

◌ Aroma

Galaxy hops lead with distinctive citrus and tropical fruit character—lime zest and stone fruit notes dominate the nose. Beneath lies a soft backdrop of caramel and light toast from the crystal and roasted malts, creating depth without overwhelming. The floral edge rounds out the bouquet with gentle complexity.

citrus, tropicalfloral Galaxy hopssoft caramellight toast

◐ Taste

Sweet maltiness arrives first, with clear caramel notes flowing across the palate. Citrus and tropical fruit from the Galaxy hops weave through the mid-palate, held in balance by restrained bitterness. The finish remains clean and crisp, with no harsh edges—the bitterness recedes swiftly.

sweet maltcitrus-drivenbalanced bitternessclean close

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering caramel and a dry citrus fade. Refreshing and thirst-quenching without residual heaviness.

dry citrus faderefreshingclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
76
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

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.

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