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Golden Summer

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Light and fresh, with notes of orange and lemon, a slight honey sweetness and hints of lightly toasted nuts from the malt: an amber light ale at 4.4% that the brewery presents as its summer beer, available in cask and bottle. The malt is made from barley grown on the Wolds, and the brewing water comes untreated from the farm's own borehole.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusynuttyorange
citrusy
nutty
orange
honey
toasty
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange and lemon—layered over a gentle honey sweetness from the locally-grown barley Malz.
also:hoppy,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Summer

◎ Appearance

Golden Summer presents a bright, clear golden-amber hue characteristic of its style. The head forms readily and maintains fair retention with visible lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a clean, inviting visual presentation.

golden-amberclearmoderate carbonationgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange and lemon—layered over a gentle honey sweetness from the locally-grown barley Malz. Beneath these, lightly toasted nut character emerges alongside subtle earthy undertones, while restrained noble hop presence adds a clean, herbal frame without dominating.

citrus, orange, lemonhoney, lightly toasted nutsclean hop profilefresh, inviting

◐ Taste

On the palate, citrus brightness and malt-derived honey sweetness form the foundation, with nutty, toasty malt character providing subtle depth. The bitterness remains measured at 28 IBU, playing a supporting role that enhances rather than assertively finishes the entry and mid-palate. Light body and smooth texture make this beer highly quaffable without cloying sweetness.

balanced sweetnesssubtle bitternesslight bodysmoothmalt-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading to a dry, malty undertone. The low alcohol and restrained hop bitterness leave the palate refreshed rather than warmed or harsh.

clean, dryrefreshingshort to medium finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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