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Over the Rainbow

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A golden, hoppy beer at 4.2% with mango and pineapple fruit notes. Over the Rainbow holds the August slot in the seasonal calendar of Charnwood Brewery, the family-run brewery in Loughborough.

ABV
4.2%
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
hoppytropicalfruity
hoppy
tropical
fruity
juicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit character—distinct mango and pineapple notes that develop with aeration.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Over the Rainbow

◎ Appearance

Over the Rainbow presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale, fine-bubbled head that shows steady retention. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation characteristic of a well-conditioned golden ale.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit character—distinct mango and pineapple notes that develop with aeration. A measured noble hop presence provides herbal and floral undertones without overwhelming the fruit, while soft Malz contributes a gentle, pale foundation to the bouquet.

mango, pineappleherbal hopsdelicate malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a fruit-forward entry that echoes the aroma's mango and pineapple character. The mid-palate remains refreshing and light-bodied, with restrained sweetness and a moderate bittering that settles cleanly at 20 IBU, never turning harsh or astringent.

tropical fruit forwardrestrained sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively quick, with the tropical notes fading gracefully into a dry, hoppy aftertaste. A light herbal dryness persists without any lingering sweetness.

clean, dry finishhoppy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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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About Golden Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Golden Ale?

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