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Humdinger

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Honey rises in the aroma and in subtle undertones on the palate, alongside floral and citrus notes, a zesty lift and the traditional bitterness and malt of an English ale. Mexican aroma honey, English malt and citrus whole hops go into this lightly hopped, lightly carbonated bottle at 4.1% ABV. It came to life after a win at a top brewing competition in 2004, and took gold at the 2026 International Brewing Awards.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West)
Bottle/Can Speciality Light Beers
Gold · 2026
International Brewing Awards
Smallpack Ale – Class 1 (abv range 2.9% – 4.4%)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West) (Bottle/Can Speciality Light Beers)
★Gold — International Brewing Awards (Smallpack Ale – Class 1 (abv range 2.9% – 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeycitrusymalty
honey
citrusy
malty
floral
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Mexican honey dominates the nose with a pronounced sweet character, layered beneath delicate floral and citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Humdinger

◎ Appearance

Humdinger presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that demonstrates steady retention. The carbonation is restrained, evident in the gentle bead pattern rising through the glass. Lacing clings moderately to the walls as you drink.

bright goldenclearfine headlightly carbonated

◌ Aroma

Mexican honey dominates the nose with a pronounced sweet character, layered beneath delicate floral and citrus notes. English malt provides a soft, grain-forward foundation without heaviness. The whole hop additions contribute a subtle herbal and citrus complexity that lifts without asserting dominance.

honey-forwardfloral liftcitrus undertonesubtle herbals

◐ Taste

The palate opens with honey and sweet malt, building a balanced body that avoids cloying richness. Citrus and floral character emerge mid-palate alongside a traditional English bitterness that grows steadily toward the finish. The restraint in hopping allows malt sweetness and honey to coexist with clean, measured bitterness.

honey sweetnesscitrus-floral complexitybalanced bitternessclean malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering honey notes softened by a pleasant, dry bitterness. The aftertaste is clean and inviting, encouraging another sip.

crisp and dryhoney faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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