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Ale Fresco

Greene King Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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Ale Fresco is a light, refreshing golden ale of 4.3%. Pale malt with a share of carapils gives it body. First Gold hops provide a moderate bitterness and a herbal note, late hopping with Centennial adds tropical fruit, and Willamette contributes fresh lemon citrus.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalherbalcitrusy
tropical
herbal
citrusy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and floral notes from First Gold hops, layered with a warm, biscuity malt foundation from pale malt and carapils.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ale Fresco

◎ Appearance

Ale Fresco presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is gentle and steady, creating a refined visual presentation typical of well-crafted session ales.

bright goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and floral notes from First Gold hops, layered with a warm, biscuity malt foundation from pale malt and carapils. Late hopping with Centennial brings forward subtle tropical fruit esters, while Willamette adds a fresh, citrus-forward character reminiscent of lemon zest.

herbal, florallemon citrussubtle tropical fruitbiscuity malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with the pale malt providing balanced sweetness and body despite the low gravity. First Gold hops deliver a moderate, graceful bitterness that integrates seamlessly with the malt backbone, while the citrus and tropical fruit hop character emerges in the mid-palate without overwhelming the composition.

moderate bitternessmalt-forwardsoft entrybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with bitterness receding gently to leave a crisp, citrus-tinged aftertaste. The low 20 IBU rating ensures the beer remains highly drinkable without lingering harshness.

clean, crispcitrus aftertaste
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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What is a Golden Ale?

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