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Trail Pass Golden

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The brewery calls this non-alcoholic beer a Golden and has sold it since the launch of Trail Pass at the end of 2023. It pours clear gold with a white head. Pale, cracker-like malt carries the flavour, joined by light honey and graham-cracker notes; Bravo, Cascade and Centennial add a lift of orange blossom, citrus and flowers. The body is light, bitterness is low at 15 IBU, and the finish is crisp. A faint wort-like, cereal note sometimes shows in the aroma.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneycitrusy
malty
honey
citrusy
floral
orange
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pale, cracker-like malt notes anchored by soft cereal and wort-like undertones.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trail Pass Golden

◎ Appearance

Trail Pass Golden presents a clear, bright gold hue with excellent clarity. The white head forms readily and persists with moderate retention, displaying fine Schaumkleiden across the glass. Carbonation is evident but restrained, befitting a low-alcohol ale.

clear goldwhite headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pale, cracker-like malt notes anchored by soft cereal and wort-like undertones. Cascade, Centennial, and Bravo hops lift the profile with delicate citrus, orange blossom, and floral character, while a light honey sweetness rounds the middle register. The aromatic expression remains gentle and approachable.

crackers, honeycitrus, orange blossomlight malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and light-bodied, with pale malt and graham-cracker flavors establishing a biscuity foundation. Mid-palate develops light honey and subtle citrus from the noble hops, while bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, providing balance without assertiveness. The body stays featherweight throughout.

biscuity maltlight honeygentle citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with subtle citrus notes fading cleanly. No lingering sweetness or heavy residue; the aftertaste remains brief and refreshing.

dry, crispclean finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
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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