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Lemon and citrus fruit show in the aroma, then comes an initial fruity sweetness before a refreshing citrus hop character takes over. The gold-coloured beer draws on Slovenian and Bavarian hops (Magnum, Tradition, Hersbrucker and Savinjski Golding) over a Maris Otter base. A core-range beer at 4.1% ABV.

ABV
4.1%
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
citrusyhoppyfruity
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus and lemon notes, immediately inviting.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold

◎ Appearance

Gold presents a bright, luminous golden hue that catches the light with clarity and brilliance. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in delicate lacing, revealing good retention and carbonation. The beer's translucent body shows the craftsmanship of its Maris Otter base.

bright goldenclean, clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and lemon notes, immediately inviting. A secondary layer of orchard fruit sweetness emerges beneath the top notes, backed by the herbal and slightly resinous character of Edelpilz-type hops. The Bavarian and Slovenian hop blend creates a balanced aromatic profile without aggressive assertiveness.

lemon, citrusorchard fruitherbal hopclean nose

◐ Taste

Initial impression brings a fruity sweetness across the palate before citrus hop character takes command in the mid-palate. The 20 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly rather than dominate, allowing the interplay between malt sweetness and hop bite to develop naturally. Crisp, refreshing qualities define the drinking experience throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessfruit-drivencrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus hop notes lingering pleasantly without harshness. A light, refreshing aftertaste invites the next sip.

dry, cleanlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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