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What is Golden Ale?

An independent guide to the Golden Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Golden Ale beers

  1. A golden ale with a touch of honey sweetness, brewed for smooth drinkability and a clean finish that
  2. 12Degree Lars shines with bright citrus notes from Summer and Citra hops, complemented by the subtle
  3. 14th Star 11 Bravo delivers light malt sweetness with subtle notes of honey and biscuit, balanced by
  4. Light malt sweetness with notes of honeyed bread and a hint of floral hops defines 2 Row 24K Golden
  5. This golden ale delivers gentle malt sweetness layered with bright citrus zest for a clean, refreshi
  6. Mild honey-like aromas complement malt sweetness in this golden ale with a light and crisp body.
  7. Adnams Explorer delivers bright citrus and floral hop aromas with a crisp malt foundation, offering
  8. Delicate malt sweetness meets gentle herbal and floral hop nuances in this Golden Ale, with a crisp,
  9. Alaskan Ascender features light biscuit malt sweetness balanced with delicate floral and citrus hop
  10. Amherst Bankers Gold features a light, crisp profile with a touch of malt sweetness, balanced by a g
  11. Amherst Bankers Gold offers delicate notes of light malt sweetness with hints of floral and herbal h
  12. Ukrainian Golden is a light, golden-hued ale with delicate notes of coriander seed that lend a subtl
  13. Ukrainian Golden is a light, golden-hued ale with delicate notes of coriander seed that lend a subtl
  14. Antietam General’s Golden Ale offers a refreshing balance of light malts and subtle citrus hop notes
  15. Delicate floral hop notes and a subtle hint of malt sweetness shine in this light-bodied non-alcohol
  16. Light-bodied with smooth wheat notes and hints of citrus zest, offering a perfectly refreshing exper
  17. Fermentation esters combine Crème Brûlée and vanilla. Has a light golden appearance served in our ho
  18. Bavarian Barbarian Hammerin' Ale features a smooth malt sweetness balanced with subtle floral and ci
  19. Blonde Beaver Ale offers light bready malt notes balanced with a hint of floral and citrus hop chara
  20. Subtle peach sweetness shines in this golden ale, backed by a smooth, crisp malt base for a refreshi
  21. Vibrant citrus notes from Citra hops shine in Bellbrook Golden Eagle Ale, balanced by a smooth and s
  22. Light malt sweetness meets subtle floral and herbal hop notes in Bend Metolius Golden Ale, deliverin
  23. Bent Paddle Munchin' Pretzels delivers subtle biscuit-like malt sweetness with hints of toasted pret
  24. A smooth and approachable golden ale with balanced malt and subtle hop character.
  25. A well-balanced wheat ale featuring a smooth, crisp taste paired with a slight malty finish to make
  26. Delicate malt sweetness meets subtle floral hop notes in this light and refreshing Golden Ale. Smoot
  27. Big Spring Crystal Ale features delicate floral and citrus hop aromas balanced by a smooth, light ma
  28. Big Spring Golden Ale balances light malty sweetness with subtle floral hop notes, making for an eas
  29. This spontaneously barrel fermented beer features our 5 Bridges grain bill and spent the last year a
  30. Coors - Golden Honey Moon Summer Ale highlights gentle honey sweetness balanced by light malt and a
  31. Brewed only in spring. Has a crisp taste, thanks to the kieffer lime leaves and lime added in. Has a
  32. Delicate floral sweetness complemented by a light malt base and crisp finish.
  33. Boulder Sweaty Betty Blonde offers smooth malt sweetness with hints of banana and clove, reminiscent
  34. Brouwerij Duysters Loterbol Golden Ale showcases rich malt sweetness balanced by gentle herbal and f
  35. Light malt sweetness meets subtle floral hop notes in this crisp and refreshing golden ale.
  36. Cadejo La WAPA brings bright citrusy bitterness balanced by a light malt sweetness, all within its g
  37. Bright orange zest shines with soft chamomile and coriander spice atop a light and refreshing golden
  38. Cambridge Regatta Golden offers soft malt sweetness complemented by delicate spicy and floral hop no
  39. Cambridge Regatta Golden offers crisp malt sweetness with subtle floral and herbal hop notes, finish
  40. Golden Ale by Camino del Sol exudes a harmonious balance of lightly sweet malt and gentle hop bitter
  41. Cape Cod Summer Ale is crisp and refreshing with delicate malt sweetness and citrusy lemon notes, ba
  42. Inspired by the classic London Fog tea latte, this ale wraps you in smooth, cozy flavor. It’s enrich
  43. Kross Golden Ale offers a balanced malt sweetness complemented by subtle hop notes, presenting a smo
  44. Summer Ale likely showcases a balance of light malt sweetness with delicate floral or citrus hop not
  45. Smooth malt sweetness dominates with hints of light fruity esters, leading to a crisp, clean finish.
  46. Clandestine Bier Statt Krieg offers a light malt sweetness with subtle floral and herbal hop aromas,
  47. Clipper City Gold Ale balances light malt sweetness with a subtle hint of floral hops, creating a cr
  48. Light malt sweetness with subtle hints of biscuit and a crisp, clean finish. Perfectly versatile wit
  49. Celebrates bold flavors and crisp finishes, blending hops and malts for a soaring taste.
  50. Coors Honey Moon Summer Ale offers delicate honey sweetness balanced with a light malt backbone and
  51. Coors Rising Moon Spring Ale offers a delicate floral sweetness with hints of citrus and a crisp, re
  52. Golden Treasure offers a lightly sweet malt profile complemented by subtle herbal notes from Kent Go
  53. Crabby Larry's Golden Treasure offers gentle malty sweetness balanced by mild floral and herbal hop
  54. Inviting notes of honey and fresh-baked bread are complemented by touches of florals and mild citrus
  55. With notes of honey, toasted biscuit, and a touch of citrus, this golden ale offers a smooth and bal
  56. Denver ChopHouse Buffalo Gold offers a smooth balance of light malt sweetness and subtle floral hop
  57. Deschutes Cascade Golden Ale offers delicate floral and citrus hop notes balanced by a light, biscui
  58. Delicate malt sweetness with a crisp, refreshing finish and a hint of floral hops.
  59. Deschutes Twilight Ale balances crisp malt sweetness with floral and citrus hop aromas, finishing cl
  60. Deschutes Twilight Ale offers a bright citrus and floral hop aroma balanced by smooth, toasted malt
  61. Gentle malt sweetness with hints of honey and fresh bread, balanced by a light floral hop finish.
  62. Diamond Knot Lighthouse Ale offers soft malt sweetness with subtle floral and citrus hop notes, deli
  63. Neponset Gold presents a delicate blend of malty sweetness and subtle floral hop notes, making it a
  64. Light malt sweetness meets subtle citrus and floral hop notes in this crisp golden ale with an easy-
  65. Eagle Park Loop Station offers zesty lime peel brightness balanced by a subtle touch of sea salt, cr
  66. Pours gold in color with a thin white head giving off the aroma of biscuit and lemon peel. Medium-th
  67. Lightly toasted malt flavors balanced by mild hop bitterness and a crisp finish make this an easy-dr
  68. Austin, a golden ale from Equilibrium Brewery, offers a balanced blend of light malt sweetness and s
  69. Saranac Summer Ale offers a lively blend of mild malt sweetness and hints of citrus, making it perfe
  70. A light and refreshing ale with a crisp taste, perfect for warm days or casual gatherings.
  71. The lightest of FiftyFifty's ales, Base Camp is a thirst quenching delight. Pale straw to light gold
  72. Fifty Fifty Base Camp Golden Ale offers light malt sweetness with subtle floral and citrus hop notes
  73. Fitger's Lighthouse Ale offers a light malt sweetness with subtle floral hop notes and a crisp, clea
  74. Clean crisp ale brewed corn to create a beer that is easy on the Gizzard and sure to make you strut
  75. Clean crisp ale brewed corn to create a beer that is easy on the Gizzard and sure to make you strut
  76. Ghost River Gold offers a light malt sweetness with subtle floral and citrus hop notes, creating a b
  77. A smooth and approachable golden ale with light malt sweetness, subtle floral and citrus notes, and
  78. This crisp Golden Ale features a smooth malt backbone complemented by subtle citrusy hop notes. With
  79. Zesty citrus notes shine in this golden ale, balanced by a crisp, malty backbone. With a smooth mout
  80. A delicate balance of crisp grains and subtle sweetness washes across the taste buds, leaving a refr
  81. Staycation offers crisp, light malt sweetness balanced by a hint of citrusy hops, making for a refre
  82. Hair of the Dog Golden Rose showcases light malt sweetness with subtle floral and fruity notes, comp
  83. This golden ale with a slight malty sweetness is an excellent example of the flavor derived from Mun
  84. Quench that powerful thirst! This light ale is hopped exclusively with Willamette hops. Smooth, clea
  85. Hill Farmstead 15th Anniversary Blonde Ale showcases delicate floral and herbal hops balanced by lig
  86. Humboldt Gold Rush showcases a smooth malt sweetness with subtle floral and citrus hop notes, making
  87. Idle Hands Golden Tornado delivers soft, bready malt notes with a touch of honey sweetness, balanced
  88. Ironbound Ale bursts with vibrant citrus, piney, and floral hop aromas from Cascade, Crystal, Centen
  89. Jack Russell American Ale offers a balanced blend of light malt sweetness with subtle floral and cit
  90. Vibrant tangerine citrus leads the way, balanced by light malty sweetness and a crisp, refreshing fi
  91. Gentle malt sweetness shines in Lakefront Gold Package, with notes of biscuit and honey leading to a
  92. Lancaster Amish Four Grain melds smooth, bready malt notes with a touch of grainy sweetness and a cl
  93. Pure 100% Two-Row brewers malt. A smooth filtered ale with very subtle hop bitterness. Light, Clean,
  94. Teddy Bear Picnic is a bright and refreshing Golden Ale with vibrant tangerine and grapefruit notes
  95. Mad Anthony Golden Crown shines with light malt sweetness, subtle biscuit and honey notes, and a cri
  96. Mad Swede Danegeld Golden Ale offers delicate notes of honey and biscuit malt, balanced by light cit
  97. Magic Hat Single Chair Ale offers subtle malt sweetness with a smooth grainy backbone, delicate flor
  98. Light biscuity malt leads the way in Manada Coyote Coyotico, with delicate notes of citrus and flora
  99. Crisp and refreshing with a delicate balance of light malt sweetness and subtle floral hops.
  100. Maquoketa Pappy's Ultra offers crisp biscuit malt notes with a subtle sweetness, finishing clean and
  101. McKenzie Spring Ale showcases a delicate malt sweetness balanced by subtle floral and citrus hop not
  102. Mercury Ipswich Summer offers bright citrus notes and a mild floral hop character balanced by a smoo
  103. Mercury Ipswich Summer Ale offers light malt sweetness balanced by subtle citrus and floral hop note
  104. Minneapolis Town Hall Bright Spot Golden Ale offers a clean, crisp body with subtle malt sweetness a
  105. Minneapolis Town Hall Bright Spot Golden Ale offers gentle malt sweetness with subtle floral hop not
  106. Mission Springs Blonde Draft showcases light bready malt flavors with a touch of sweetness and subtl
  107. This golden ale features malty sweetness with subtle biscuit and honey undertones, a light body, and
  108. Monteith's Summer Ale delivers a refreshing blend of light malty sweetness and zesty ginger spice, b
  109. Light and refreshing with a delicate balance of bready malt sweetness and a hint of floral hops, thi
  110. Malagasy Golden Ale is a bright, golden-hued beer with subtle malt sweetness, offering crisp, biscui
  111. Malagasy Golden Ale is a bright, golden-hued beer with subtle malt sweetness, offering crisp, biscui
  112. Malagasy Golden Ale is a bright, golden-hued beer with subtle malt sweetness, offering crisp, biscui
  113. Navigation Summer Ale offers bright citrus and floral hop aromas balanced by a lightly sweet malt ba
  114. Needle Creek Farm Post & Beam showcases lightly toasted malt sweetness balanced by a touch of floral
  115. Needle in a Haystack offers a mellow malt sweetness with subtle notes of honey and biscuit, balanced
  116. New Belgium 2° Below offers a bright floral aroma with hints of pepper and a subtle spicy character
  117. A classic Golden Ale, light in body with bready & floral flavors. Beautiful golden color and crushab
  118. A light, crisp, and refreshing ale with a hint of citrus from Citra, Comet, and Madarina Bavaria hop
  119. Oak & Iron Andover Easy Ale features light malt sweetness balanced by subtle citrus and floral notes
  120. Balanserad och lättsam golden ale med toner av knäckebröd, apelsinskal, örter och aprikos; gyllene f
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