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Long Blonde

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The first beer to leave a fermenter at Church Farm, in March 2012: a pale gold cask ale with a hoppy aroma of citrus, honey and flowers, lemon and fruit on the palate, and a crisp, clean bitterness in the finish. Cascade and Brewers Gold are the hops, the barley grows on the farm, and the strength stays at just 3.8 %.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly 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
cleanhoppyfruity
clean
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
honey
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes and floral hop character from the Cascade and Brewers Gold varieties.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Long Blonde

◎ Appearance

Long Blonde presents a pale gold colour characteristic of the Golden Ale style, with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to steady lacing around the glass as you drink.

pale goldclearfine headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes and floral hop character from the Cascade and Brewers Gold varieties. Beneath this lies a gentle honeyed sweetness and soft orchard fruit, with a clean, grain-forward undertone from the farm-grown barley.

citrus-forwardfloral hopshoney notesclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with lemon and stone fruit, developing a balanced interplay between subtle sweetness and hop-driven bitterness. The finish is crisp and clean, with a firm but not aggressive bitterness that lingers pleasantly without dominating.

citrusstone fruitbalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with clean, dry bitterness that fades steadily. The aftertaste remains refreshing and free of residual sweetness.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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

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What is a Golden Ale?

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