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Freemason

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Golden Ale · One of 21 Golden Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Golden Ale.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Freemason

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Freemason

About Golden Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Golden Ale?

Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Golden Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, hoppy, refreshing character as Freemason will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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