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Golden Glow

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A golden ale brewed with Maris Otter malt and Fuggles hops, and today the leading brand of the house. The aroma is subtle and fragrant with hops, followed by a gentle sweetness and a pleasantly bitter finish that the brewery likens to citrus; CAMRA's tasting note agrees on the pale gold colour, the light hoppiness and the soft sweetness. The body is light to medium and the overall impression clean and refreshing. It has twice placed in the golden ale class of the Champion Beer of Britain.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2006
CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain
Golden Ales
Bronze · 2011
CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain
Golden Ales
Silver · 2025
CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands)
Premium Bitter
★Bronze — CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain (Golden Ales)
★Bronze — CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain (Golden Ales)
★Silver — CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands) (Premium Bitter)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancitrusyhoppy
clean
citrusy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with a subtle floral hop character that leans toward herbal nuance.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Glow

◎ Appearance

Golden Glow presents a bright, pale gold colour that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. The head is modest but persistent, forming a fine white collar with good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation is visible and even, supporting a clean, well-defined pour.

pale goldclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with a subtle floral hop character that leans toward herbal nuance. Behind this sits a gentle malt sweetness—understated and clean, without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with an herbaceous quality that persists as the beer warms.

subtle hopgentle sweetnessherbal note

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and lightly malty, with the Maris Otter base providing a soft, grainy sweetness. Mid-palate remains light to medium-bodied, allowing the Fuggles hops to emerge with their characteristic citrus-like bitterness. The bitterness is pleasant and measured, never aggressive, fading into a dry, slightly spicy note.

light bodycitrus bitternessclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that echo the hop character. Aftertaste is clean and brief, leaving a pleasantly bitter memory without astringency.

dry finishcitrus lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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