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Rathlin Gold

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A malty, floral and herbal pale ale at 3.8% ABV, brewed with noble hops and heritage malts. It is named after the elusive and rare Irish Golden Hares, which are unique to Rathlin Island off the North Coast of Northern Ireland. The Lacada shop sells it as an Irish pale ale. Lacada brews it in Portrush on the Causeway Coast.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
maltyfloralherbal
malty
floral
herbal
noble hop
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and herbal notes from noble hops, layered beneath warm, biscuity maltiness.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rathlin Gold

◎ Appearance

Rathlin Gold presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms a dense, creamy collar that clings to the glass with strong lacing, leaving a defined wetline as you drink.

bright goldencleardense headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and herbal notes from noble hops, layered beneath warm, biscuity maltiness. Light citrus accents emerge on closer inspection, while the overall character remains clean and inviting without aggressive hop assertiveness.

floralnoble hopsherbalbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and rounded, with heritage grain flavors dominating the mid-palate before a restrained noble-hop bitterness gradually surfaces. The beer maintains a clean, dry profile throughout, with subtle citrus complexity balancing the moderate 35 IBU bite.

maltyherbal-hoppymoderate bitternesscrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and refreshing, with lingering herbal and light citrus notes tapering into a subtle hop dryness. No residual sweetness remains, leaving the palate clean and ready for another sip.

dryrefreshingherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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