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Rebel Spirit Golden Ale

CraftHaus Brewery
United States·Golden Ale·Rank 39 of 50 · The Best American Pale Ales
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CraftHaus's official beer of UNLV — a smooth, crisp golden ale built for the Las Vegas heat. Light in body, clean in finish, with a touch of hop character. The approachable gateway beer from a brewery known for more complex offerings.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymineral
clean
hoppy
mineral
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, light malt character and a soft mineral undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rebel Spirit Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, supporting the crisp visual presentation.

brilliant goldenclean clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, light malt character and a soft mineral undertone. Subtle citrus notes emerge alongside restrained noble hop character—neither aggressive nor shy. The overall impression is fresh and approachable, with no harsh alcohol or yeast-driven elements.

light maltsubtle citrusmineral notesnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and immediately crisp on the palate with a light, dry body. Mid-palate shows restrained malty sweetness balanced by clean, measured hop bitterness and a hint of citrus zest. The finish is dry and mineral-forward, with no cloying residue or sharp edges.

smooth entrylight-bodieddry mineralbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing with a short to medium fade. The aftertaste is dry and slightly mineral, leaving the palate ready for the next sip without lingering heaviness.

crisp exitdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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About Golden Ale

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What is a Golden Ale?

Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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