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Glasshopper

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Pale in colour, big in flavour: a spectrum of tropical fruitiness and a somewhat fruity aroma, a little grainy malt and a bitter end, all from a subtle blend of New World hops. A light 3.8% golden ale that the brewery calls dangerously drinkable, in the July slot of the seasonal calendar, available in cask and polypin.

ABV
3.8%
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus notes, characteristic of a deft New World hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Glasshopper

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, lingering white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and active, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the pour. This is a visually inviting ale with excellent translucence.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus notes, characteristic of a deft New World hop blend. Subtle grainy malt undertones provide a soft backdrop without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic, with no harsh or vegetal edges.

tropical fruitcitrus forwardsubtle grainclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light, smooth malt sweetness and a wave of fruity hop character—peach and passionfruit notes develop in the mid-mouth. A clean, moderately bitter finish emerges without astringency, balanced by the delicate malt body. The 3.8% ABV keeps the beer remarkably drinkable despite its flavour complexity.

tropical notesmoderate bitternesssmooth-drinkingcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading to a pleasant, lingering bitterness with a hint of stone fruit. The finish is clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or rough edges.

dryrefreshinglight bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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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About Golden Ale

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What is a Golden Ale?

Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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