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Higsons Golden Ale

Higsons
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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Lemon, citrus, floral and tropical fruit lead the aroma, then Fuggles hops add a warm, earthy spice. A medium bitterness meets biscuit and caramel from Maris Otter malt. The Higsons name goes back to Liverpool in 1780 and is now brewed at the Love Lane brewery in the Baltic Triangle; this golden ale comes in the 500 ml bottle at 4.0 % ABV.

ABV
4%
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
citrusyearthytropical
citrusy
earthy
tropical
caramel
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent lemon and citrus notes, followed by floral and tropical fruit undertones that add complexity and freshness.
also:malty,bready,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Higsons Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of the style's moderate color depth (8 SRM). The head is fine and persistent, with good adhesion to the glass walls throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a vibrant, inviting presentation.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent lemon and citrus notes, followed by floral and tropical fruit undertones that add complexity and freshness. Fuggles hops contribute a warm, earthy spice layer that rounds out the top notes without dominating. The overall impression is clean and aromatic, with good hop definition balanced by subtle malt sweetness.

lemon, citrusfloraltropical fruitwarm earthy spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, refreshing character supported by medium bitterness (20 IBU) that sits comfortably in the background. Maris Otter malt provides a biscuit and caramel foundation, lending body and gentle sweetness that complements the hop bitterness. The flavor profile is balanced and food-friendly, with no harsh edges or astringency.

crisp, refreshingmedium bitternessbiscuit, caramelbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering biscuit and mild hop spice fading smoothly. A light dryness emerges in the aftertaste, leaving the palate ready for the next sip without any sticky residue.

clean finishlight dryshort to medium length
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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