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Golden Bay

Lord Chambray
Malta·Blonde Ale
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Golden Bay is named after the most popular beach on Malta's north-west coast, famed for its golden dunes and treacherous winter undercurrents. This blonde ale pours with a smooth, persistent head and delicate floral aromas, then shows a bready malt profile that closes on a light bitter finish. Brewed at 5.5% ABV and 30 IBU from water, malted barley, hops and yeast, and vegan.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyfloralmalty
bready
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes from noble hop varieties, complemented by a clean, bready malt character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Bay

◎ Appearance

Golden Bay presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the blonde ale style. The beer pours with a smooth, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Clarity is excellent, with good carbonation evident in steady, delicate bubbles rising through the liquid.

pale goldenpersistent headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes from noble hop varieties, complemented by a clean, bready malt character. The overall profile is restrained and refined, with no harsh alcohol presence despite the 5.5% ABV. The aromatic balance suggests thoughtful use of Edelhopfen that allows the malt sweetness to emerge without overshadowing.

delicate floralbready maltnoble hop notes

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with a pronounced bready, malty foundation that carries through the mid-palate. The 30 IBU bitterness emerges gradually and remains light, providing structure without dominating the clean, smooth malt sweetness. The palate feels well-balanced between malt-forward character and restrained hop bitterness.

bready malt baselight bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering bitterness that fades to a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. The overall impression remains light and sessionable, inviting another sip.

clean finishcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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