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Fertile Ground Colson's Golden Ale

Fertile Ground Beer Company
United States·Golden Ale
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Colson's Golden Ale — the recipe originally homebrewed for years, a favourite in local Mississippi homebrew competitions, produced commercially since 2018 and acquired by Fertile Ground in 2023. Widely distributed across Mississippi. Malt-forward, honey-tinged, restrained hop profile. The Southern golden ale done properly.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malts and a subtle honey sweetness that integrates naturally rather than dominating.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fertile Ground Colson's Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine effervescence typical of the style. White head forms readily and maintains a delicate collar of fine bubbles along the glass rim. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile with good foam adhesion.

pale goldcrystalline clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malts and a subtle honey sweetness that integrates naturally rather than dominating. Light noble hop notes provide gentle floral and herbal undertones without aggressive aromatics. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, inviting closer inspection.

grainy maltshoney notesgentle floralsclean

◐ Taste

Malt-driven entry with honeyed sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. Modest bitterness from noble hops (20 IBU) provides balance and definition without overshadowing the malt framework. The palate remains clean and bright, with a crisp, refreshing character throughout.

malt-forwardhoney sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, fading to a gentle dryness with lingering malt notes and a whisper of hop character. No astringency or harsh edges remain.

clean fademalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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What is a Golden Ale?

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