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Golden Thread

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Floral and fruity, with apricot and sorbet notes from Centennial and Simcoe, and a subtly sweet finish. Wheat malt gives it a creamy mouthfeel. A balanced golden ale of 5.0%, first brewed in 1997 and a permanent part of Salopian's core range. Golden in colour, brewed by Salopian in Shropshire.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatfloral
fruity
wheat
floral
peach
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes underpinned by stone-fruit character—apricot and peach shine through with gentle clarity.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Thread

◎ Appearance

Golden Thread presents a bright, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms with moderate density and demonstrates good retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with delicate streams of bubbles rising steadily through the body.

bright goldenclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes underpinned by stone-fruit character—apricot and peach shine through with gentle clarity. Centennial and Simcoe hops contribute a restrained herbal-citrus undertone, while the wheat malt base adds a soft, slightly creamy grain backdrop without dominating the profile.

floralapricot, peachsubtle herbal-citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with creamy mouthfeel derived from the wheat malt proportion. Mid-palate develops fruity depth—stone fruit and gentle sorbet sweetness—balanced by a light, crisp hop bitterness that never overpowers. The finish carries a subtle sweetness that complements rather than cloaks the beer's delicate character.

creamy mouthfeelsoft fruit, restrained bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with lingering stone-fruit sweetness and a whisper of floral hoppy dryness. Refreshing and uncomplicated, it invites another sip without fatigue.

cleanmedium-lengthrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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