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Celtic Gold

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Gold in colour with a moderate bitterness from noble hops, Celtic Gold has a lean, attenuated body and a crisp finish, with a hoppy aftertaste that does not linger too long. Brewed in Llanelli at 4.8% with a blend of noble hops, WGV and Challenger, it was Felinfoel's first lager, introduced in 1996.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hophoppyclean
noble hop
hoppy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained noble hop character, showing subtle floral and herbal notes from the blend of WGV and Challenger.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Celtic Gold

◎ Appearance

Celtic Gold presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, stable head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and brisk, contributing to a lively visual presentation. The beer maintains good foam retention throughout the drink.

pale goldenclearstable headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained noble hop character, showing subtle floral and herbal notes from the blend of WGV and Challenger. A light bready maltiness provides a soft foundation without dominance. The overall impression is crisp and clean, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes.

noble hopsfloral, herbalbready maltclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and crisp, with a moderate hoppy bitterness that arrives cleanly and remains proportional throughout the mid-palate. Malt sweetness is understated, allowing the hop character and attenuated body to define the flavor profile. The finish is dry and refreshing, without any lingering harshness.

moderate bitternesslean bodydryhoppy

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is pleasantly hoppy but does not persist, fading into a crisp, clean conclusion. The finish leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short hoppy aftertastecrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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