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Elsie Mo

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Golden ale with a floral, citrusy and distinctly hoppy nose; the palate is smooth, mellow and soft. A single-malt beer: Maris Otter alone, with First Gold, Challenger, Aurora and Bobek hops behind the delicate citrus and the floral taste. It has collected medals for two decades, from Supreme Champion Beer at SIBA Midlands in 2005 to Bronze for cask pale ale in 2024. Cask at 4.7 %, bottled at 5.0 %.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2017
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Best Bitters
Silver · 2016
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Best Bitters
Silver · 2015
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Real Ale in a Bottle (Light)
Silver · 2015
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Best Bitters
Gold · 2013
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Best Bitters
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Best Bitters)
★Silver — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Best Bitters)
★Silver — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Real Ale in a Bottle (Light))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
malty
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate citrus notes—characteristic of First Gold, Aurora, and Bobek hops—layered beneath gentle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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

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