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Real Ale Lost Gold IPA

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Real Ale's older-school American IPA — 6.6% ABV, 62 IBU, more malt-forward than Axis, more piney than tropical. The workhorse IPA that carried Real Ale into national distribution before hazy took over. Where Axis is the modern-hop slot and 4-Squared is the hazy slot, Lost Gold is the classic-American-IPA heritage pour.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
malty
orange
fruity
Aroma
Fresh pine and resinous hop character dominate, grounded by clean, biscuity Malz notes.
also:bready,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Real Ale Lost Gold IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms thick and persistent, with strong lacing that clings to the glass walls through the drink. A classically transparent presentation characteristic of well-crafted American IPA.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh pine and resinous hop character dominate, grounded by clean, biscuity Malz notes. Bright citrus—primarily orange zest—cuts through with herbal and floral undertones. The nose is direct and aromatic without excessive fruit esters, presenting the clean, heritage-style hop profile that defines this beer.

piney, resinousbright citrusherbal floralitybiscuity malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced malt sweetness and clean grain character, allowing the hop bitterness to emerge steadily through the mid-palate. Pine and orange flavors build alongside a moderate, lingering bitterness that finishes dry. The body is medium, neither heavy nor thin, with good structure that supports both the malt and bittering hop character without becoming harsh.

balanced malt entrydry finishmoderate bitternesspiney citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the bitterness holding firm but not astringent. Orange and pine notes fade gradually, leaving a pleasant hop residue and slight grain dryness on the palate.

dry, cleanlingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

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