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White Star

Titanic Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Golden Ale · One of 27 Golden Ales in hopIQ

"Strong golden ale with a uniquely crisp taste and aroma created in part by adding Summit hops late in the fermenting process. A distinctive crisp and hoppy gold beer with fruit tastes on the palate and scent." SIBA Midlands Cask Awards 2024 — Bronze. Named after the White Star Line that operated the Titanic.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Golden Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Star

Appearance

White Star presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and visible, with delicate Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass in thin, elegant lines as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with crisp Summit hop character—citrus peel and subtle floral notes—layered with a clean, bready Malz undertone. Early fermentation contributions add light stone fruit accents without any astringency, creating an inviting and refreshing first impression.

citrus and floral hopsclean Malzlight stone fruitcrisp and fresh

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the hoppy character establishing itself immediately—orange zest and a gentle herbal lift. The mid-palate remains dry and refreshing, with subtle fruit notes (stone fruit, light citrus) balanced by restrained bitterness and a light Malz backbone that avoids any cloyness.

crisp hoppy biteorange and citrusdry and cleanrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly with lingering hop character and a whisper of citrus. No harshness or off-flavours; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

dry finishlingering hop notesrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of White Star

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with White Star

About Golden Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Golden Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, hoppy, clean character as White Star will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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