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Golden Ale

Oppigårds Bryggeri
Sweden·Golden Ale
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The beer that started Oppigårds — brewed on New Year's Eve 2003 and still their foundational pour. British-Isles inspiration, medium body, clean malt, and moderate bitterness from Cascade, Centennial, and East Kent Golding. Now organic, still recognisable as the original recipe two decades on.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
bready
malty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with floral and herbal notes from East Kent Golding, complemented by citrus and orange zest from Cascade and Centennial.
also:herbal,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The foam builds with confidence and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears gentle and even throughout.

bright goldenclean and clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with floral and herbal notes from East Kent Golding, complemented by citrus and orange zest from Cascade and Centennial. A soft, honeyed maltiness underpins the hop character, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet that speaks to its British-Isles roots.

floral and herbalcitrus and orangehoneyed malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and smooth, with a bready, lightly sweet maltiness that anchors the palate. Mid-palate develops pleasant hoppy bite and continued citrus notes, while moderate bitterness from the noble and American hop blend provides structure without aggression. The finish is refreshing and dry.

bready maltcitrus hop bitemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and clean, with lingering herbal and floral notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry and cleanherbal fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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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About Golden Ale

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