First Light
A bright amber, strong summer ale. Toffee comes first on the palate, then the beer turns to orange and ends on a sherbet note. It is brewed for the summer season and hopped with Admiral. At 5.5% it is the strongest pale beer in the range and well above the usual strength of a golden ale. It is sold cask-conditioned and bottle-conditioned.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for First Light
Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Golden Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, orange, sweet character as First Light will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.