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Brewed to the recipe of the brewery's XXX, but at a lower 3.4 % ABV and without giving up body and flavour: 0.9 points below the 4.3 % of the original. That recipe was handed down by the Roberts family, who owned the Three Tuns Brewery in Bishop's Castle for several generations.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, restrained malt notes—biscuit and a touch of honey sweetness characteristic of a well-balanced Golden Ale.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for XX

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle visual effervescence that reflects the beer's refined character. The brightness of the color and strength of head retention suggest careful conditioning and freshness.

pale goldenclearpersistent head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, restrained malt notes—biscuit and a touch of honey sweetness characteristic of a well-balanced Golden Ale. Gentle noble hop aromatics emerge beneath, offering a whisper of floral and herbal complexity rather than assertiveness. The overall impression is elegant and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

biscuit maltnoble hopshoneyclean

◐ Taste

Full-bodied despite its modest 3.4% ABV, with a smooth, malty foundation that delivers genuine depth on the palate. The mid-palate is clean and crisp, balancing the inherent Malz sweetness with restrained hop bitterness (20 IBU) that never dominates. A light, refreshing quality emerges as the beer warms, making it approachable and food-friendly without sacrificing character.

full bodymaltysmoothcrispbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading gracefully with a gentle malty echo and barely a trace of hop residue. No astringency or cloying sweetness; instead, a pleasant drying sensation invites another sip.

clean finishmalty aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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What is a Golden Ale?

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