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American Pale Ale Golden Nitro

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Nicknamed the golden stout, this is a nitro pale ale that pours golden amber under a thick, cascading head. Citrus and pine lead the aroma, with subtle caramel and biscuit notes underneath, and the nitrogen gives it a velvety, creamy mouthfeel. Pilsner and whole wheat malt plus candi sugar form the base, hopped with Citra, Cascade, Hallertau Blanc and more. 4.5% ABV, available on draft only.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
malty
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent piney and citrus notes from Citra and Cascade hops, immediately assertive but not aggressive.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for American Pale Ale Golden Nitro

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity, crowned by a thick, densely packed head that cascades luxuriously down the glass. The nitrogen carbonation creates fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass walls in defined lacing patterns. Head retention is notably prolonged, characteristic of the nitro infusion.

golden amberthick creamy headfine lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent piney and citrus notes from Citra and Cascade hops, immediately assertive but not aggressive. Below this hop-forward layer lies a gentle malt foundation of caramel sweetness and biscuit character, with Hallertau Blanc contributing subtle herbal complexity. The overall impression is balanced between noble hop presence and soft, grainy undertones.

citrus, pinenoble hopscaramel, biscuitherbal depth

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and inviting, with citrus and pine flavors developing immediately alongside a creamy, velvety mouthfeel from the nitrogen. Mid-palate shows measured bitterness (35 IBU) that integrates smoothly with wheat malt and whole grain character, neither asserting dominance nor fading into background. The caramel and bready notes provide ballast without weightiness.

smooth, creamybalanced bitternesscitrus-forwardwheaty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and pine notes that taper gracefully. A whisper of caramel sweetness persists briefly before the mouthfeel fades to refreshing dryness.

clean exitcitrus lingerrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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