BEER REVIEW: 370

BREWER: Exmoor Ales, Somerset, England

STYLE: Golden Ale

ABV: 5%

VESSEL: 500ml brown bottle

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INSTAGRAM: exmoorales

DATE OF POST: 8th November 2024

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Exmoor Ales have delivered a straight down the middle Golden Ale here.

Is it great? No

Is it good? Almost

Was it enjoyable enough to drink? Yes

Was it lacking a certain something to elevate the brew? Most certainly.

OK, so the label telling us what to expect from Gold (which I read after drinking) goes a little something like this (I’ve put the parts I disagree with in italics)…

“The Original Golden ‘Single Malt’ Ale. A natural glorious golden colour; it’s juicy malt aroma has just a hint of vanilla with citric hops. It starts bitter-sweet in the mouth and finishes dry and intensely hoppy. Exmoor Gold is brewed using traditional methods and the finest ingredients”.

Though I could be wrong… is this really the first ever Golden Ale using just one type of malt in the brew??

The malt aroma is not juicy and I picked up no vanilla whatsoever.

The finish is hoppy yes, but certainly not intensely hoppy. And I think here lies the issue holding back Exmoor Gold from being good, if not great. It definitely needs more hop intensity in the finish.

Close but not quite there I’m afraid.

Jymi’s Rating: 64%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Exmoor Gold Ale offers a sweet lime nose, setting the stage nicely. The taste is grassy, with lemon up front, and a more pronounced cut-grass flavor as you finish. It’s a very pleasant beer—refreshing, balanced, and easygoing. While not groundbreaking, it’s an all-around solid choice. Packaging and name are decent, with all the info you need. A good, reliable ale for those who enjoy light, citrusy beers.

Simply put – I like golden ales and this is a good, if not great, example of one.  

Sammy’s Rating: 71%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 67.5%

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