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Kokanee Gold

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Launched in 1990 as a fuller counterpart to standard Kokanee, Gold is built on four malts and western-grown North American hops. It pours deep gold to light amber, with caramel and toasted bread in the nose. The malt carries through as a soft caramel sweetness, set against a moderate, slightly herbal bitterness, and the body is rounder than the original while the finish stays clean.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameltoastyclean
caramel
toasty
clean
malty
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent caramel and toasted bread notes, backed by a subtle herbal character from western North American hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kokanee Gold

◎ Appearance

Kokanee Gold presents a deep gold to light amber hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to a crisp visual presence.

deep gold to amberclear and brightgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent caramel and toasted bread notes, backed by a subtle herbal character from western North American hops. Soft malty undertones provide roundness to the bouquet without veering into astringency. The overall aromatic profile is clean and approachable, inviting further exploration.

caramel, toasted breadherbal hop characterclean and malty

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a soft caramel sweetness that carries the four-malt foundation across the palate with pleasant fullness. Mid-palate develops a moderate, slightly herbal bitterness that balances the malt without overwhelming it, creating a measured interplay. The body is rounder than a standard amber lager, offering smooth texture alongside crisp refreshment.

caramel sweetnessmoderate herbal bitternesssmooth and balanced

◑ Finish

The finish remains clean and decisive, shedding residual sweetness without harshness. A subtle herbal dryness and lingering malt character fade gently, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishmalt and herbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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