Golden ale (UK)
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In the United Kingdom, a Golden ale is a style of beer developed in the late 20th century by breweries to compete with the large light lager market.
A typical golden ale has an appearance similar to that of a Pilsener. Malt character is subdued and the hop profile ranges from spicy to citrus; common hop additions include Styrian Golding and Cascade. Alcohol is in the 4% to 5% range ABV.
Some examples of the style include:
- SA Brain SA Gold
- Breconshire Brewery Golden Valley
- Crouch Vale Brewer's Gold