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Golden Groove

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Herbal, fruity and dry, with a subtly malty base and a delicate touch of citrus. Golden Groove is a 6.5% cold blond at around 24 IBU, a combination of lager and blonde that is co-fermented with a traditional monastery yeast and a contemporary lager yeast strain. It pours almost orange. Name and spirit are inspired by a centaur who brings the concrete jungle to life with colourful moves.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityherbalcitrusy
fruity
herbal
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous and citrus notes, underpinned by a clean, contemporary yeast character from the lager strain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Groove

◎ Appearance

Golden Groove pours with an almost orange hue, displaying the pale golden character typical of its style. The beer presents excellent clarity with a fine, persistent head that builds well and maintains crisp white lacing down the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting a lively visual presentation.

pale goldenorange tintbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous and citrus notes, underpinned by a clean, contemporary yeast character from the lager strain. Subtle fruit esters emerge alongside delicate malty undertones, suggesting stone fruit and light grain sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and refined, avoiding assertive hop intensity in favor of balance.

herbalcitrusstone fruitclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with herbaceous flavors establishing themselves immediately. The mid-palate reveals fruity complexity and a gentle malty foundation that provides structure without heaviness. Bitterness remains moderate at 24 IBU, finishing dry with a slight citrus snap that prevents any perceived sweetness from lingering.

herbal forwarddry palatefruity mid-palaterestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, leaving behind a dry, slightly crisp sensation. A faint citrus note persists without becoming bitter or astringent, inviting the next sip.

dry finishcrispcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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