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Patient Number 9

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Patient Number 9 was released on 22 July 2026 as the first beer in an officially licensed series dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne and takes its name from one of his albums. The light-golden ale is brewed with British malt and American hops. Light floral aromas and subtle citrus notes sit over a palate that balances bitterness and sweetness evenly; the body stays light and the finish clean. It is sold on cask and bottle-conditioned.

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
cleanfloralcitrusy
clean
floral
citrusy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes from the American hops, layered subtly beneath soft citrus impressions.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Patient Number 9

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue fills the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine white head that clings persistently to the sides. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of quality British ale conditioning.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes from the American hops, layered subtly beneath soft citrus impressions. British malt contributes a gentle, slightly sweet foundation without dominating, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

floral hopscitrus notessubtle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate strikes an even balance between restrained bitterness and malt sweetness, with the American hop character providing gentle citrus undertones throughout the mid-palate. The body remains light and refreshing, allowing the individual components to emerge clearly without heaviness.

balanced bitternesslight bodyclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, leaving minimal lingering sweetness and instead a pleasant, dry hop character that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains brief and refreshing, consistent with the beer's session-friendly profile.

dry finishcleancrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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