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Ghost River Golden Ale

Ghost River Brewing
United States·Golden Ale
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Ghost River's flagship golden ale — light, balanced and refreshing. Brewed with a touch of wheat for a soft mouthfeel. A quintessential Memphis patio beer, the Golden Ale is accessible enough for everyone while still having the craft character that made Ghost River one of Tennessee's first modern breweries.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanwheatmalty
clean
wheat
malty
hoppy
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose is straightforward and approachable, with soft breadiness and light grain character from the wheat component.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ghost River Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, steady carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. The overall presentation is inviting and translucent, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

bright goldencleargood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is straightforward and approachable, with soft breadiness and light grain character from the wheat component. Low but perceptible noble hop notes emerge beneath, offering subtle citrus undertones without aggressive assertiveness. Clean fermentation character dominates, allowing the malt and adjunct to speak clearly.

breadinesssoft grainlight citrusclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied, with the wheat providing a gentle, creamy mouthfeel that belies the moderate alcohol. The palate shows balanced malty sweetness with restrained bitterness—the 20 IBU integration is clean and non-abrasive. Mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing, with subtle citrus and grain notes that sustain interest without heaviness.

soft mouthfeelbalanced sweetnessrestrained bitternesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, leaving no lingering sweetness or harsh tannins. A faint malty dryness and gentle hop character fade cleanly into a refreshing aftertaste.

dry finishcleanrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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