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Swan Gold

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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Lager · One of 15 Mid-Strength Lagers in hopIQ

A mid-strength lager that ran in Western Australian pubs from 1978 until 2003 and came back to tap in 2023, brewed at Fremantle. The grist is Australian malted barley, the hopping runs on Cluster, and the house yeast carries it. At 3.5 percent the body stays light without thinning out. Pale straw in the glass, with cereal and a soft biscuit note up front, a trace of malt sweetness behind it, and an earthy, mildly resinous bitterness that stays modest through a short, clean finish.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mid-Strength Lager.
Hop character
earthy
resinous
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Swan Gold

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow, bright and translucent in the glass with excellent clarity. A modest white head forms quickly and recedes to a thin collar; carbonation presents as fine and persistent, visible as a steady stream of small bubbles. The visual profile is characteristically light and inviting for the style.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft cereal and grainy malt character, carrying a gentle biscuit sweetness beneath. A faint earthy and mildly resinous note emerges from the Cluster hops, grounding the composition without dominating. The overall bouquet remains delicate and approachable, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

cereal maltsoft biscuitearthy hopmildly resinous

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and lightly malty, with bread-like cereal notes and a trace of malt sweetness establishing the palate. Mid-palate stays lean and refreshing without thinning; the body holds a light but defined presence. Bitterness emerges as earthy and modest, finishing with a gentle resinous dryness that never overwhelms.

bready grainlight bodyearthy bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is short and crisp, fading cleanly without lingering sweetness or harshness. A faint earthy resinous note traces the aftertaste before yielding to a dry, refreshing conclusion.

short and crispdry finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Swan Gold

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Swan Gold

About Mid-Strength Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength Lager?

Mid-Strength Lager 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 Mid-Strength Lager

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