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Honey, herbs and lemon combine with salty hints from kelp in this light, easy-drinking pale golden ale at 4.2%, a crisp and balanced session pale. The kelp is grown and harvested sustainably on the Yorkshire coast by a local seaweed grower that has worked there since 2018, and the beer is a collaboration with that grower. Gluten-free according to the brewery.

ABV
4.2%
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
honeysaltyherbal
honey
salty
herbal
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle honey notes and subtle herbal character, followed by bright citrus and a distinctive saline quality from the kelp.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hold Fast

◎ Appearance

Hold Fast presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with delicate foam that clings evenly to the glass walls. The overall presentation is inviting and refined for a session ale.

pale goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle honey notes and subtle herbal character, followed by bright citrus and a distinctive saline quality from the kelp. These maritime elements layer smoothly with soft Edelhopfen aromatics, creating a balanced and intriguing profile that suggests both coastal tradition and careful ingredient selection.

honeyherbalcitrussaline seaweed

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and clean, with honey and malt sweetness providing a soft foundation that never becomes cloying. A distinctive salty-mineral note from the kelp emerges mid-palate, balanced by restrained bitterness and gentle citrus hop character. The mouthfeel remains light and refreshing throughout, with all elements playing in measured proportion.

crisphoney-malt balancekelp salinityclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, leaving a lingering hint of salt and herbs without heaviness. Refreshment dominates, making this an ideal beer for extended drinking sessions.

dryherbal aftertaste
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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