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IPA Gold

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IPA Gold is a light golden ale of 4.1% built around Savinjski Golding hops. The brewers add them later in the boil than in Greene King IPA, which shifts the weight from bitterness towards aroma: tropical fruit and spicy notes come first, followed by a clean, bitter flavour and a crisp, dry finish. The timing of the hop additions is what separates this beer from its better-known sibling.

ABV
4.1%
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
tropicalspicyclean
tropical
spicy
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and citrus—followed by subtle spicy undertones that emerge from the Savinjski Golding hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA Gold

◎ Appearance

IPA Gold presents a bright, luminous golden hue characteristic of its style and ABV. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, dense white head that clings persistently to the glass, forming attractive lacing as you drink. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

bright goldenexcellent claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and citrus—followed by subtle spicy undertones that emerge from the Savinjski Golding hops. The late-addition timing of the hops shifts emphasis toward aromatic character rather than resinous intensity. A clean, slightly herbal backdrop frames the fruity profile without any harshness or oxidation.

tropical fruitspiceclean herbal notescitrus forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, refreshing entry that allows the tropical fruit character to shine through clearly. The mid-palate is clean and balanced, with gentle hop bitterness (20 IBU) providing structure without dominating. Malt contributes a subtle sweetness and body that supports the overall composition without becoming cloying.

light-bodiedbalanced bitternessclean palatefruit-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the bitterness fading cleanly to leave a refreshing aftertaste. The beer concludes without lingering heaviness, encouraging further sips.

crispdry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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