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Elsie Mo

Castle Rock Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Golden Ale · One of 27 Golden Ales in hopIQ

"Named after the Low Colour Maris Otter malt from which it is exclusively brewed, which gives the beer its lovely golden hue. A blend of First Gold, Aurora and Bobek hops give the beer its delicate citrus aroma and floral taste." Castle Rock's most elegant core beer.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Golden Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Elsie Mo

Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue, clean and transparent, derived entirely from Low Colour Maris Otter malt. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation evident throughout. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer descends.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lace

Aroma

The nose opens with delicate citrus notes—characteristic of First Gold, Aurora, and Bobek hops—layered beneath gentle floral undertones. A soft, biscuity maltiness grounds the profile without asserting heaviness. Clean fermentation allows hop aromatics to remain crisp and defined.

citrusfloral hopbiscuit maltclean fermentation

Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus acidity balanced by the beer's light, grainy maltiness. Mid-palate reveals subtle floral and herbal qualities from the hop blend. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, finishing with a crisp, dry impression that avoids any astringency.

citrus forwardlight maltgentle bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is refreshingly clean and medium-short, leaving a faint citrus note and a whisper of hop character on the palate. No cloying sweetness lingers; instead, a pleasant dryness invites the next sip.

crisp departurecitrus echo
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Elsie Mo

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Elsie Mo

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.

Finding a similar Golden Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, malty, floral character as Elsie Mo will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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