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Edinburgh Gold

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Deep gold under a crisp white head, with a complex aroma of noble hops and a touch of caramel sweetness. Continental hops and moderate bitterness lead into a smooth finish. The name honours HMS Edinburgh, the Royal Navy cruiser that sank in 1942 carrying Soviet gold; in 1981 divers recovered over 400 bars. Gold at the 2026 SIBA Indie Beer Awards. 4.8 % ABV.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Keg British Ales (up to 6.4%)
Gold · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Keg British Ales (up to 6.4%)
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Cask British Best Bitter (4.5 to 6.4%)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Keg British Ales (up to 6.4%))
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Keg British Ales (up to 6.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Cask British Best Bitter (4.5 to 6.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hophoppycaramel
noble hop
hoppy
caramel
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a refined blend of noble hops—spicy, floral notes layered with subtle herbal complexity.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edinburgh Gold

◎ Appearance

Edinburgh Gold presents a deep golden hue beneath a crisp, bright white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The beer sits brilliantly clear, with steady carbonation visible as a gentle stream of fine bubbles. Head retention is firm and persistent, characteristic of a well-crafted ale.

deep goldcrisp white headbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a refined blend of noble hops—spicy, floral notes layered with subtle herbal complexity. Beneath the hop character sits a gentle caramel sweetness that grounds the aroma without dominating. The overall effect is balanced and inviting, with good aromatic intensity that develops as the beer warms.

noble hopsspicy floralscaramel sweetnessherbal complexity

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and clean, with continental hops delivering crisp, dry bitterness that integrates seamlessly with the malt backbone. Mid-palate brings forward notes of caramel and light malty character, creating pleasant depth without heaviness. Bitterness rises moderately through the middle, finishing the flavor arc with refreshing clarity.

smooth entrycontinental hopsmoderate bitternesscaramel malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hoppy bitterness fading to a subtle malty warmth. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with no astringency or rough edges.

dry finishhoppy faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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