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Honey Ale

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A golden ale that layers the full flavour of English pale and crystal malts with Norfolk honey. The result is sweetish yet full-flavoured, and Aurora hops add spicy notes that sit well with the honey before a smooth finish. At 4.3% it is a golden ale brewed in Norwich.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
honeyspicymalty
honey
spicy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft honey and light floral notes derived from Norfolk honey, layered beneath pale and crystal malt character that suggests subtle caramel undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honey Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw cast throughout. The head forms with good density and retains a fine, lacy ring against the glass, demonstrating solid carbonation and foam stability typical of the style.

bright goldencleargood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft honey and light floral notes derived from Norfolk honey, layered beneath pale and crystal malt character that suggests subtle caramel undertones. Aurora hops bring a restrained spice and herbal quality that frames the sweetness without overwhelming it.

honey, floralmalt-drivenspiced hop character

◐ Taste

Entry presents a full, malty sweetness from the English pale and crystal malts, with the honey appearing as a smooth, integrated sweetness rather than an adjunct sharpness. Mid-palate develops a pleasant spice from Aurora hops that balances the malt foundation, while bitterness remains low and integrated, finishing clean without harshness.

sweet malt basehoney-integratedbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and relatively brief, with residual honey sweetness fading to a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste from the hops. A light, clean conclusion leaves no cloying impression despite the perceived sweetness.

smoothclean departure
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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