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Golden Classic

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A smooth, round Vienna lager with notes of caramel and roasted caramel, and a hint of Nelson Sauvin used as aroma hop for a fresh, delightful character. Golden Classic comes from Gamborg, which grew from a hobby project in Stefan's cellar into a Middelfart brewery with its own taproom, production and bottle shop.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroastedmalty
caramel
roasted
malty
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness, layered with subtle roasted grain notes that give depth without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Classic

◎ Appearance

Golden Classic presents a bright, luminous golden hue that catches the light with clarity and promise. The head forms with moderate density and displays good adhesion to the glass, leaving fine traces of lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft stream of bubbles that rises steadily through the clear body.

golden, clearfine lacingpersistent carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness, layered with subtle roasted grain notes that give depth without heaviness. Nelson Sauvin hops contribute a fresh, fruity character in the background—a delicate complement that prevents the malt sweetness from becoming cloying. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, balancing malt-forward aromatics with aromatic hop restraint.

caramel, sweetroasted grainNelson Sauvin fruitiness

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a smooth, full entry with caramel malt at the forefront, followed by gentle toasty and bready notes that evolve across the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained (25 IBU), allowing the malt character to dominate while providing sufficient structure and balance. The body is round and well-integrated, with a clean, refreshing character that prevents any sense of heaviness despite the malty focus.

caramel dominanttoasty, breadysmooth, clean finish on palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with residual caramel sweetness fading gracefully into a dry, malt-derived aftertaste. The departure is clean and quick, inviting another sip without lingering harshness or cloyingness.

crisp, drymalt-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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