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Brewed by Arbor
Style: Golden Ale/Blond Ale
Bristol, England

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RATINGS: 12   MEAN: 3.33/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.14   EST. CALORIES: 120   ABV: 4%
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Cask; Regular.
As the name suggests, we’ve used just one variety of hop in this pale golden ale. Brewed with just low colour Maris Otter malt and a little wheat for head retention, we’ve selected some of the more “interesting” hops and added several bucket loads to each brew. Currently we’re using one of our favourites, NZ Motueka. Expect a tropical citrus twist, with hints of lemon and lime.


4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
RichardWilding (201) - London, - OCT 22, 2011
Cask. Pale gold with a small white head. Hoppy aroma with a hint of citrus. Citrus hops dominate the flavour. This is thirst quenching and very drinkable.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
madmitch76 (6092) - , Essex, ENGLAND - JAN 29, 2012
23rd January 2012
On tap at Craft. Clear gold beer, little white head. Light semi dry palate. A little mild carbonation. Nice floral hops with some bitter citrus underneath providing contrast. Finishes dry and crisp. Light but characterful.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
ladnewton (910) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - OCT 9, 2011
Cask at CPK, Pimlico, London on 9th September 2011. Gold with thin off white head and travelling band of lacing. Light, hoppy aroma with some berry fruitiness. Floral and grassy hoppiness in-mouth, and an aftertaste of much the same, but with a touch of lemon rind. Easy drinking and light mouthfeel.

2.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 8/20
fjw1972 (12) - Hertfordshire, ENGLAND - SEP 24, 2011
I like the idea of single hop brews but not sure that it’s such a great idea in actuality...however...I did really like this beer. Light golden with a decent head, grassy, citrussy flavours and a nice bitter finish.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Scopey (1658) - Croydon, Greater London, ENGLAND - SEP 12, 2011
Cask at Craft Beer Co. It pours golden yellow, with a thin, bubbly white head. The nose is lemon, red apple, pear, honey sweetness and chlorine. The taste is lemon and lime pith, red apple, honey sweetness, pepper, hay and straw, with a long bitter-peppery finish. Light to medium body and soft carbonation. Ok.

2.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
hughie (3992) - Bedford, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND - FEB 25, 2011
Cask, gravity, at Luton Beer Festival ’11. Pale gold with a small white head. Sweet vinous hop aroma with some grain. Oaty taste. Some sweetness. Sharp bitter finish. A bit too sharp, I thought.

3.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
RichardW (925) - Carlisle, Cumbria, ENGLAND - OCT 16, 2010
Cask, Carlisle BF. Very pale yellow beer, with a decent, sharp nose and a good bittersweet tang and bite. Aftertaste is fruity and just a touch woody.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
cgarvieuk (8635) - Edinburgh, SCOTLAND - AUG 2, 2010
tap at GBBF 2010 ...olden yellow ... light dry lemon hop ...light peel nose ...dulll drty lemon hop ... little dusty

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
harrisoni (10067) - Ashford, Kent, ENGLAND - JUL 18, 2010
Cask gravity at Reading BF 2010. Gold, thin white head. Sharp hop, touch of butter I thought. Bit of biscuit malt. It’s ok, just needs a bit more distinctive hop.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
bobinlondon (1179) - Harrow, Greater London, ENGLAND - OCT 16, 2009
Gravity cask at the Oxford Beer Festival. Gold with a white head. Good session bitter with slight gooseberry/ tropical fruit notes from the NZ hops.


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