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208 Idaho's Golden Ale

Grand Teton Brewing
United States·Golden Ale·Rank 28 of 50 · The Best American Pale Ales
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A golden ale meant to taste like the whole state: subtle citrusy hop character on a light body, crisp and easy to drink. Brewed with 100% Idaho barley, hops and spring water and inspired by the state's mountains, farm fields, rivers and lakes, it is a lawn-mowing, fishing and camping beer by design, and at 4.7% ABV it keeps the day going.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
★undefined — Great American Beer Festival
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained citrus notes—hints of lemon and grapefruit zest—underpinned by a clean, soft malt character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 208 Idaho's Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue dominates the glass, clear and transparent with excellent clarity. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass walls as you drink. Carbonation is visible and lively, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body.

bright goldenclear and transparentfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained citrus notes—hints of lemon and grapefruit zest—underpinned by a clean, soft malt character. Noble hop aromatics are delicate and well-integrated, neither assertive nor hidden. There is an overall crispness to the bouquet, with no phenolic or yeast-derived character.

subtle citrus zestclean maltnoble hop aromaticscrisp and balanced

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light, with a gentle sweet-malt foundation that supports the restrained hop bitterness. The mid-palate stays clean and dry, allowing citrus and grain flavors to speak without heaviness. Bitterness is low and measured at 16 IBU, never aggressive, finishing with a dry, slightly herbaceous edge.

light and smoothlow bitternessgentle citrus notesdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and notably clean, with no lingering malt sweetness or harsh aftertaste. A faint herbal dryness persists on the palate, leaving you refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short to mediumclean and dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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