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Gold Cliff

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Gold Cliff is an IPA brewed with real pineapple, named after the golden cliffs that rise from the water off Lānaʻi. Pale malt with a little light caramel malt gives a golden, slightly hazy beer, and a touch of acidulated malt keeps it bright. Pineapple leads the nose and the palate, joined by mango, papaya and citrus from Azacca and Mosaic hops, with a faint berry note behind. A firm, citrusy bitterness balances the fruit sweetness and carries into a dry finish.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
caramel
berry
Aroma
Pineapple dominates the nose immediately, supported by distinct notes of mango and papaya that carry the tropical character forward.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Cliff

◎ Appearance

Gold Cliff presents a luminous golden hue with a slight haze that speaks to its unfiltered character. The head forms with modest persistence, settling into a fine ring of lacing around the glass. Bright carbonation dances through the body, creating an inviting visual appeal that mirrors the beer's refreshing nature.

golden, slightly hazyfine carbonationmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

Pineapple dominates the nose immediately, supported by distinct notes of mango and papaya that carry the tropical character forward. Azacca and Mosaic hops weave in bright citrus undertones with a subtle herbal backdrop, while a faint berry whisper adds complexity beneath the fruit-forward profile. The pale and light caramel malt provide a gentle foundation without competing with the adjunct-driven aromatics.

tropical fruit prominentpineapple, mango, papayacitrus from noble hopsberry whisper

◐ Taste

Pineapple leads the palate with immediate presence, followed by the supporting stone and tropical fruits that emerge from both the added fruit and the hop selection. A firm, citrusy bitterness enters in the mid-palate, cutting through the fruit sweetness with precision and preventing any cloying character. The acidulated malt sharpens the overall impression, maintaining brightness throughout the body and into the conclusion.

pineapple-forward palatebalanced bitter-sweetdry, citric bite

◑ Finish

The finish is decisively dry, with the citrous bitterness carrying cleanly into the aftertaste without lingering harshness. A subtle tropical echo fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for another sip.

dry finishclean, citrous fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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