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Horizon is a pale golden ale, light in colour but full in flavour. Pale ale malt, caramalt and flaked barley form a slim base; the hopping combines traditional English varieties with New World ones. Zesty citrus dominates the aroma over a core of classic hop character. The same fruit carries onto the palate, backed by a light maltiness, and the finish is crisp, tangy and refreshing. The name refers to founder Henry Wadworth's enthusiasm for ballooning.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
tart
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lime and lemon zest dominate the initial impression.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Horizon

◎ Appearance

Horizon presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and persists with fine retention, building delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a vibrant visual presentation characteristic of a well-conditioned ale.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lime and lemon zest dominate the initial impression. Beneath this fruit-forward character lies a solid foundation of classic English hop character, herbaceous and clean. A soft grainy undertone from the pale and cara malts provides gentle support without obscuring the aromatic complexity.

zesty citrusEnglish hop charactergrainy undertoneclean herbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate mirrors the aroma's citrus-led approach, with bright fruit flavors arriving immediately and carrying through the mid-palate. A light maltiness underpins the entire structure, offering subtle sweetness and body without heaviness. Bitterness builds gradually, finishing with a crisp, tangy edge that feels neither sharp nor aggressive.

citrus-forwardlight malt sweetnessbalanced bitternessfruit-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the citrus and hop bitterness lingering pleasantly for a moderate length. A refreshing, slightly tart aftertaste lingers, inviting another sip.

crisp aftertasterefreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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?

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.

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