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Old Golden Hen

Old Speckled Hen
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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Old Golden Hen is a light golden ale of 4.1%. It is brewed with pale malts and the Galaxy hop, which together give the bright colour and subtle notes of tropical fruit; the finish is smooth. The beer is built for refreshment as much as for flavour.

ABV
4.1%
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
tropicalfruitymalty
tropical
fruity
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained but distinct tropical fruit notes characteristic of Galaxy hop—hints of passionfruit and stone fruit emerge without dominating.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Golden Hen

◎ Appearance

Old Golden Hen presents a bright, light golden hue that catches the light with clarity and luminosity. The head forms with modest density and dissipates to a thin collar of fine bubbles. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout the glass.

light goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained but distinct tropical fruit notes characteristic of Galaxy hop—hints of passionfruit and stone fruit emerge without dominating. Pale malts provide a soft, grainy backdrop that grounds the composition. Overall, the aromatics are delicate and approachable rather than assertive.

tropical fruitpassionfruitsoft grain

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and straightforward, with gentle tropical fruit flavors from the Galaxy hop playing across a light, biscuity malt foundation. Bitterness is minimal at 20 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit character to remain prominent without any harsh edge. The body is lean and refreshing, built for drinkability.

tropical noteslight bodylow bitternessbiscuit malt

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and quick, fading cleanly without astringency or lingering bitterness. A faint stone fruit note persists briefly before giving way to thirst-quenching dryness.

smoothdryrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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