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Second Street Chamisa Gold

Second Street Brewery
United States·Golden Ale
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Named after the golden chamisa wildflower that blooms across New Mexico in autumn. A light, crisp golden ale with gentle malt sweetness and a soft hop finish. The accessible everyday beer of Second Street.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
floral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
Gentle and inviting on the nose, leading with soft malt sweetness and a faint honey character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Second Street Chamisa Gold

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms on the pour and settles to a thin collar with fair lacing retention. Carbonation is visible as fine, steady bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

Gentle and inviting on the nose, leading with soft malt sweetness and a faint honey character. Light floral notes emerge in the background, likely from noble-style hop varieties used with restraint. The overall aromatic profile is clean and unassertive, supporting rather than dominating.

soft malt sweetnesshoneydelicate floralsnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with light bready malt sweetness that builds through the mid-palate. Mild hop bitterness surfaces without harshness, balanced by a smooth malt foundation. The palate remains refreshingly dry, avoiding any cloying residue while maintaining approachable drinkability.

crisp entrylight malt sweetnesssoft bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering malt notes and a gentle fade. Aftertaste is clean and slightly dry, leaving no harsh edges.

clean aftertastedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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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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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