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Gold Dust Hazy Pale Ale

New Zealand·Hazy Pale Ale
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A cloudy, refreshing Pale Ale juiced up with a medley of fruity hops and laid on a bed of premium grains. Gold Dust Hazy Pale Ale runs at 5% ABV and comes in six and twelve packs of cans. Monteith's own line for it is 'the hike for the perfect Hazy ends here', from a brewery on New Zealand's West Coast since 1868.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyjuicy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
malty
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from the hop medley, accented by subtle tropical undertones of passionfruit and peach.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Dust Hazy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Gold Dust presents a hazy golden-amber body with suspended yeast particles that create a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of the style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that form a delicate ring of lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence without aggressive pop.

golden-amber, cloudyfine head retentionsoft haze from yeast

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from the hop medley, accented by subtle tropical undertones of passionfruit and peach. A supporting bed of pale Malz contributes light grain sweetness and soft breadiness. The yeast character is restrained, adding only a whisper of clean fermentation without phenolic or ester dominance.

citrus, stone fruittropical notesgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with juicy fruit flavors—orange peel and apricot—unfolding across the mid-palate. The Malz backbone provides a smooth, slightly sweet foundation that balances the moderate bitterness (40 IBU), which arrives clean and herbaceous without harsh edges. The finish maintains a light, dry character with lingering fruity notes.

juicy citrussmooth malt bedclean, moderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, fading gently over several minutes with traces of bitter citrus rind and grain. No harsh or astringent notes linger.

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

Serve at 8–11°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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About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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