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Rebel Spirit Golden Ale

CraftHaus Brewery
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🌍 United States · Golden Ale · One of 27 Golden Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Golden Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rebel Spirit Golden Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Rebel Spirit Golden Ale

About Golden Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Golden Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, hoppy character as Rebel Spirit Golden Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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