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Liquid Sunshine

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Vibrant citrus runs through this golden honey ale, with orange and grapefruit aromas over a clean, crisp taste and a fair share of hops. A classic English golden ale at 3.9%, it is made for easy summer drinking and sits in the limited edition programme for the brewery's 175th anniversary.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
citrusyorangeclean
citrusy
orange
clean
hoppy
honey
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus character, with pronounced orange and grapefruit notes layered over a honeyed malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Liquid Sunshine

◎ Appearance

Liquid Sunshine presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant, sustained head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that leaves delicate lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus character, with pronounced orange and grapefruit notes layered over a honeyed malt base. Noble hops contribute a refined floral and herbal backdrop without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile, creating an inviting and summery impression.

citrus-forwardorange, grapefruitfloral hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with orange zest and subtle honey sweetness establishing themselves immediately on the palate. Mid-palate develops a restrained hop bitterness that balances the malt's light body, finishing with a dry, refreshing quality that encourages further sips.

crisp, cleanbalanced hop bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus notes persisting through to the aftertaste. A pleasant hop character remains without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next pour.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
84
Finish
75
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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