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G40

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G40 is WEST's unfiltered golden ale, brewed from extra pale and light Munich malt with malted wheat and an aromatic grain that gives it a fuller body. Left unfiltered, it pours a hazy orange-gold. Bread-like malt sweetness forms the backbone, while a blend of German, American and Czech hops brings a clear hit of citrus and tropical fruit: grapefruit and orange peel first, then riper exotic fruit, with a spicy, herbal edge towards the end. The bitterness is firm enough to balance the sweetness and leaves the palate fresh.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
citrusymaltytropical
citrusy
malty
tropical
orange
herbal
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus—grapefruit and orange peel dominate the mid-range.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for G40

◎ Appearance

G40 presents a hazy orange-gold color, true to its unfiltered character. The cloudiness from suspended yeast and grain particles creates a soft, diffuse appearance that catches light warmly. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with steady lacing.

hazy orange-goldpersistent headunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus—grapefruit and orange peel dominate the mid-range. Beneath sits a foundation of bread-like malt sweetness, grounded and inviting. A blend of German, American, and Czech hops layers in riper tropical fruit notes with a subtle spicy-herbal edge that keeps the bouquet from becoming flat.

citrus, grapefruit, orange peelbread-like malttropical fruit, herbal spice

◐ Taste

Bread-sweet malt forms the entry point, carried by the fuller body that malted wheat and aromatic grains provide. Mid-palate brings the promised citrus and tropical fruit brightness, with grapefruit and orange leading into riper stone fruit and exotic notes. A firm bitterness arrives cleanly, balancing the sweetness without overwhelming it and leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

malt-sweet entrycitrus, tropical fruitbalanced bitterness, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately long, with the herbal-spicy edge of the hops lingering gently. Dryness replaces residual sweetness, encouraging another sip.

crisp, moderately longherbal spice aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of G40

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 G40

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 hazy, citrusy, malty character as G40 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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