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Revolution Cross of Gold

Revolution Brewing
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🌍 United States · Golden Ale · One of 20 Golden Ales in hopIQ

Revolution's approachable golden ale — clean, refreshing and subtly hoppy. Named after William Jennings Bryan's famous 1896 speech. Cross of Gold is the entry point for drinkers new to Revolution's lineup.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Golden Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revolution Cross of Gold

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality in the glass. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, even lacing that clings to the walls. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a crisp, appetizing presentation.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with clean, noble hop character—subtle floral and citrus notes without aggression. Beneath lies a soft, bready malt foundation with gentle suggestions of honey and grain sweetness. The overall impression is composed and inviting, with no harsh or fermentation-derived notes.

floral hopscitrus hintsbready malthoney undertones

Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with a light malt backbone supporting restrained but present hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals subtle fruity notes and a touch of honey character that prevents any dryness. The 20 IBU provide balance without dominating, allowing the ale's approachable nature to shine throughout.

clean entrybalanced bitternesslight bodysubtle fruit

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with gentle hop bitterness fading to a neutral, slightly malty aftertaste. No astringency or roughness remains—instead, a smooth departure that encourages another sip.

dry finishsmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Revolution Cross of Gold

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 Revolution Cross of Gold

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, refreshing, crisp character as Revolution Cross of Gold will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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