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Goldihops

Kelburn Brewing Company
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🌍 United Kingdom · Golden Ale · One of 27 Golden Ales in hopIQ

Hoppy, clean and refreshing — Goldihops is always a standout. Kelburn's most celebrated beer and a CAMRA favourite. Light golden with American hop aroma and a clean, refreshing finish. Named as a play on the fairy tale character — perfect balance.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Golden Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goldihops

Appearance

Goldihops presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. The head is tight and persistent, leaving delicate lacing as you drink. The beer's light color (SRM 2) and clean presentation are hallmarks of its accessible character.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

Aroma

The nose is dominated by American hop character—citrus and floral notes emerge prominently, with hints of orange peel. Beneath the hop-forward profile, a subtle, clean malt foundation provides balance without overwhelming the senses. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, free from any yeasty or sulfury notes.

American hopscitrus, orange peelclean, floralcrisp

Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with moderate bitterness (20 IBU) that remains restrained and well-integrated. The mid-palate shows citrus and light fruity notes from the hops, supported by a lean, understated malt structure. The low alcohol (3.8%) ensures drinkability without any warming sensation, while the beer's crispness cuts through cleanly.

balanced bitternesscitrus-forwardcrisp palatelight, dry

Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying quickly with a lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of orange zest. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

dry finishhop bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Goldihops

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 Goldihops

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 clean, hoppy, crisp character as Goldihops will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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