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Maple Gold

Joseph Holt Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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A sweet aroma with a light citrus twang comes from Cascade hops and pure Canadian maple syrup, followed by a smooth, well-hopped, crisp drink with a clean, gentle maple note and a fruity nose. It pours clear and pale golden at 4.3% ABV, with soft carbonation, and is the lighter cousin of a stronger sibling. The beer is vegan friendly.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
cleancitrusyfruity
clean
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced sweetness from Canadian maple syrup, underpinned by a light citrus character from Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maple Gold

◎ Appearance

Maple Gold pours clear and pale golden, with a luminous quality characteristic of the Golden Ale style at 8 SRM. Soft carbonation produces a modest, persistent head with gentle lacing. The beer presents as bright and inviting, free from haze or sediment.

pale goldenclearsoft carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced sweetness from Canadian maple syrup, underpinned by a light citrus character from Cascade hops. Fruity notes emerge in the background, creating a balanced and approachable bouquet without any sharp or aggressive edges. The overall impression is smooth and welcoming.

maple syrupCascade citrusfruitysweet

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle sweetness and crisp acidity, delivering a clean drinking experience with a well-integrated hoppy backbone at 25 IBU. A subtle maple note runs through the mid-palate without cloying, while citrus from the hops provides freshness and definition. The mouthfeel is smooth and light, finishing with a dry, refreshing character.

crispcleansmoothbalanced hop presence

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and gentle, with the maple character fading to a lingering fruity sweetness. Bitterness resolves quickly, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

drygentle faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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