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Goutte d'Or Blonde

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The approachable flagship of Paris' pioneer craft brewery. A clean, balanced blonde ale — light and refreshing with gentle hop character. The entry point to the Goutte d'Or range and the beer that helped normalize craft brewing for Parisians.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppyfruity
clean
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
A clean, straightforward nose dominated by gentle noble hop character — subtle herbal and floral notes without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goutte d'Or Blonde

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms with good initial retention, settling to a persistent collar with fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, with a luminous quality typical of the style.

golden-yellowbright, clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

A clean, straightforward nose dominated by gentle noble hop character — subtle herbal and floral notes without aggression. Light Malz foundation provides a soft cereal sweetness that frames rather than overshadows the hops. Yeast-derived esters are restrained, allowing the hop and malt balance to remain the focal point.

herbal hopssoft cereal maltrestrained esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with a dry entry that immediately establishes the beer's refreshing character. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate — around 38 IBU — and develops with a gentle, lingering hop bite that never overwhelms. Malt sweetness remains understated, creating a clean, uncluttered finish that invites another sip.

crisp entrymoderate bitternessbalanced malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and fairly quick, with a light hoppy aftertaste that fades cleanly. No harsh tannins or alcohol warmth intrude; the beer simply recedes into a pleasant, lingering memory of hops and grain.

dry, cleanlight hoppy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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