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Chinook Gold

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Named for the warm Chinook winds that sweep down from the Rockies and can raise temperatures 40°F in an hour. A clean, crisp craft lager with subtle malt sweetness and light hop bitterness. Easy-drinking and perfectly refreshing after a Montana winter finally breaks.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is understated and clean, offering subtle malt sweetness with a light grain character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chinook Gold

◎ Appearance

Chinook Gold presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A modest white head forms readily and maintains modest retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and clean, offering subtle malt sweetness with a light grain character. Low hop aromatics emerge as delicate herbal and floral notes in the background, without dominating the profile. The overall impression is of restraint and balance, inviting rather than assertive.

subtle malt sweetnesslight grainherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with gentle malt sweetness establishing the foundation immediately. The mid-palate maintains balance between soft malt and minimal bitterness, remaining clean and refreshing without any harsh edges. Subtle hop bitterness emerges late, providing structure without overwhelming the delicate malt profile.

smooth malt foundationlight hop bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying gently without lingering astringency. A faint malty sweetness persists briefly before fading cleanly.

dryclean aftertaste
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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