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Gluten Free Suffolk Gold

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A full-bodied golden ale with hints of citrus, pleasantly sweet but dry. First Gold hops give it a lasting hop aroma and bitterness. The beer is brewed with Suffolk malt, in a brewery whose oval 500 ml bottle is modelled on an eighteenth-century gin bottle from Gibbstown, near Philadelphia. Its home village is St. Peter South Elmham, near Bungay.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
First Gold hops deliver a pronounced citrus character layered with subtle herbal and resinous notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gluten Free Suffolk Gold

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that generates a stable, persistent head. The beer displays strong lacing as it is consumed, indicating good body and conditioning. Light transmission reveals a clean, well-crafted pour.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

First Gold hops deliver a pronounced citrus character layered with subtle herbal and resinous notes. Beneath the hop profile sits a clean, grainy malt foundation with soft sweetness. The nose is inviting and approachable, with no yeast character or off-notes.

citrus forwardherbal hopgrainy Malzclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens full-bodied with balanced malt sweetness that transitions into a dry, bitter finish. First Gold hops assert themselves through the mid-palate with citrus and light floral notes, while the underlying Suffolk malt provides structure without heaviness. The bitterness is measured and integrated, not aggressive.

full-bodiedmalt-sweet to drybalanced bitternesscitrus-driven

◑ Finish

A clean, lingering finish with persistent hop bitterness and subtle citrus notes that fade gradually. The aftertaste remains pleasantly dry without astringency.

dry finishlasting bitternesscitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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