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Yorkshire Terrier

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

A bright golden ale with American hop character — fruity, crisp and sweet. CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain Bronze 2000. Named after Yorkshire's iconic small but feisty dog breed.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Yorkshire Terrier

Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that shows good retention and lacing. The carbonation is lively, creating a crisp visual presentation that speaks to the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced American hop character—citrus and stone fruit notes dominate the bouquet. A light malty sweetness and bready undertone provide a solid foundation, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting rather than assertive.

citrus-forwardstone fruitlight maltinessclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and bright, with immediate hop-driven citrus flavors supported by a gentle malty sweetness. The mid-palate balances fruity notes with a restrained bitterness that never overwhelms, allowing the ale's refreshing quality to remain central throughout.

crisp citrusbalanced sweetnessrestrained bitternessfruity

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes and a light hoppy bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishcitrus persistencelight hoppy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Yorkshire Terrier

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 Yorkshire Terrier

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, citrusy, sweet character as Yorkshire Terrier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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