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Hogs Back Gold

Hogs Back Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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A soft, subtle malty caramel core counterbalanced with citrus tones, with hints of fresh floral fruitiness and citrus and a refreshing bittersweet finish. Hogs Back Gold is a 4.5% golden ale crafted with a single malt and hopped with the English Fuggles, Challenger and Goldings. It was released as a limited-edition cask from the Tongham brewery.

ABV
4.5%
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
caramelcitrusyfruity
caramel
citrusy
fruity
malty
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft caramel and pale malt sweetness, grounded by a subtle English hop character.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hogs Back Gold

◎ Appearance

Hogs Back Gold presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted golden ale.

bright goldenclearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft caramel and pale malt sweetness, grounded by a subtle English hop character. Fresh floral and citrus notes emerge gradually—hints of orange peel and lavender—without overshadowing the delicate malty foundation. The balance between malt and noble hops creates an approachable, refined aromatic profile.

soft caramelEnglish hopscitrus and floraldelicate malt

◐ Taste

Entry is gentle and malty, with caramel and biscuit notes providing the core sweetness. Mid-palate develops subtle citrus and stone fruit fruitiness, while low bitterness (20 IBU) keeps the beer refreshing without harshness. The finish transitions smoothly from malt sweetness to a clean, bittersweet conclusion.

caramel maltcitruslow bitternessrefreshing balance

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering caramel and a whisper of herbal hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean and inviting, encouraging another sip without any cloying sweetness.

crispdry finishlingering caramel
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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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