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Freemason

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
United States·Golden Ale
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Chandeleur Island's flagship golden ale — a 6.5% Gulf Coast take that punches above the style. American 2-Row, Munich, White Wheat, and Corn build a bready-honeyed base; the 69 IBU pushes toward IPA territory without losing the golden ale's easy drinking. Sessionable in shape, serious in hop presence.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter69 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppybready
floral
hoppy
bready
malty
citrusy
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and herbal hop notes that lean toward noble character, framed by a gentle honeyed sweetness from the Malz bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freemason

◎ Appearance

Freemason presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw tint at the edges. The head is stable and well-defined, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. Lacing clings persistently to the walls, marking each sip with crisp white bands.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and herbal hop notes that lean toward noble character, framed by a gentle honeyed sweetness from the Malz bill. White wheat and corn adjuncts add a soft, grainy undertone without muddying the clean profile. The 69 IBU presence is evident as a subtle piney backdrop that prevents the aroma from settling into pure sweetness.

floral hopshoneyherbalgrainy wheat notes

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a clean, bready foundation with light caramel and honey character from the Malz and adjuncts. Mid-palate transitions into assertive hop bitterness and citrus notes that push toward IPA territory while maintaining the golden ale's drinkability. The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering herbal and floral bitterness that balances the initial sweetness without becoming harsh.

bready-maltycitrus hopsdrybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with herbal bitterness lingering on the palate for several seconds. Aftertaste remains refreshing and sessionable, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
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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