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GTA is a lovely hoppy golden ale at 3.8%, fused with Cornish honey, which gives this session beer a superb round finish with a hint of ginger. It was first brewed for red-headed pancake tossers, and although it is listed as a honey beer, it has been poured on cask this year.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyhoneyspicy
hoppy
honey
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character, delivering floral and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for GTA

◎ Appearance

GTA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, with fine bubbles creating delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively yet controlled, appropriate for a cask-conditioned session ale.

bright goldenclearpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character, delivering floral and herbal notes. Cornish honey adds a subtle sweetness and roundness beneath the hop profile, while a whisper of spice—likely ginger—emerges on the second pass. The overall aromatic impression remains dry and inviting rather than cloying.

noble hopshoney sweetnessspice note

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, hoppy bitterness that sits comfortably at 20 IBU, creating a balanced entry. Mid-palate reveals clean malt character with gentle honey integration, while the ginger spice adds warmth and complexity without dominating. The beer remains smooth and refreshing throughout, with low alcohol playing well with the adjuncts.

balanced bitternessclean malthoney integration

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, leaving a pleasant hoppy aftertaste with lingering honey warmth. No harsh astringency; the spice fades gracefully into a clean, refreshing conclusion.

dry finishhoppy aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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