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Old Faithful Ale

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A light, floral hop aroma sits over a crisp, golden-blonde body that was cold conditioned for a smooth character and dry palate. Brewed with domestically grown noble hops, it is easy to drink at 4.7% ABV and 18 IBU. Five percent of every package sold goes to Yellowstone Forever for projects in Yellowstone National Park.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Herbal, floral 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
noble hopfloralclean
noble hop
floral
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a distinct noble-hop character—floral and gently herbal—sitting cleanly over the malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Faithful Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-blonde body with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclean, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinct noble-hop character—floral and gently herbal—sitting cleanly over the malt base. There is no aggressive bittering in the aroma; instead, a refined, mineral-like quality emerges alongside soft grain notes, inviting a closer inspection.

noble hopsfloral, herbalmineralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light, with a soft malty foundation that does not overpower. Noble-hop bitterness arrives early and holds steady throughout the mid-palate at a moderate level, creating a dry, refreshing character that encourages continued sipping without fatigue.

crisp entrymoderate bitternessdry palatelight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the noble-hop signature lingering gently without harshness. A subtle grain sweetness recedes quickly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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