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Golden Halo

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Bready malt and a cracker note meet mild hop bitterness and a hint of tangy Saaz hops, with a clean fermentation character. Red Rock calls it a mild American-style blonde ale; it runs at 5.8% ABV and 20 IBU and is poured at the brewery's Salt Lake City, Murray and Park City pubs.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadycleannoble hop
bready
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy bread and cracker notes from the malt backbone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Halo

◎ Appearance

Golden Halo presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A modest white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively without being aggressive.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy bread and cracker notes from the malt backbone. Noble Saaz hops contribute a subtle herbal and slightly floral character, while clean fermentation allows the malt to remain the primary focus without diacetyl or solvent notes.

bready grainnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with bready malt sweetness establishing the foundation. Mid-palate develops a mild, integrated bitterness and the distinctive tangy character of Saaz hops, maintaining balance without overwhelming the palate. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering malt presence.

breadymild bitternessnoble hop spice

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium with a clean, dry conclusion. A faint cracker and herbal note persists without harshness.

crispdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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