Going for Gold

Golden Ale

When I started research about brewing a beer that could be seen as a link between Europe and the UK, I discovered the British version of golden ale. British golden ales are a modern take on pale ales. It was meant as a response to an increasing demand for pale lagers. I wanted to brew an ale with slight fruity tones, a hint of citrus with medium hop bitterness and a light body.

I knew that I wanted to use malts from my main supplier Muntons in Stowmarket, Suffolk and hops from Germany. Now I had to build it. Vienna malt and Pilsner malt would provide the colour and light sweetness. The hops I chose are all dual use hops, meaning they can be used for adding aroma and bitterness to a beer. German Magnum adds clean bitterness and a lemon flavour. Saphir features elements of spice and fruit. Mandarina Bavaria is fruity and citrusy. For the yeast, I chose a European ale yeast, which adds a clean smooth taste.

The result is Krafty’s Golden Ale. The well-balanced composure of malts and hops make it a very drinkable beer with a wonderful golden colour. The aftertaste is less bitter than most lagers, and it is clearly less fruity than many pale ales.

It is very refreshing on hot summer days, but of course very tasty all year round.

Try our Golden Ale with chicken, summer salads or pasta.

Cheers&Prost, Uli