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Trying maybe the first beer with a widget full of hop extract in it. At least the beertender said it was the first. Apparently the technology was just approved. Huge, dank, fresh hop notes on the nose that fade with time. Definitely interesting and the hop presence on the nose was aggressive. My partner said she could smell it as soon as I cracked the can. Maybe more breweries will start doing this—worth a shot if you see one around.
 

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Prairie Dog said:
Trying maybe the first beer with a widget full of hop extract in it. At least the beertender said it was the first. Apparently the technology was just approved. Huge, dank, fresh hop notes on the nose that fade with time. Definitely interesting and the hop presence on the nose was aggressive. My partner said she could smell it as soon as I cracked the can. Maybe more breweries will start doing this—worth a shot if you see one around.
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That is awesome!
 
Some more info about this new technology if people are interested. Apparently they have fruit, spice, and THC boost widgets as well.

Also, the founder of Upslope started the BevBoost company, so this is, indeed, the first commercial beer that has used it.

It’ll be interesting to see if it has some legs. From this single can, I can say it definitely delivers a huge hop aroma. I’m unsure if hop extract added when the can is popped (I think this is how it works) will contribute any bitterness or flavor. The beer had a nice hop flavor, but the nose definitely stood out.

https://www.brewbound.com/pr/2025/0...tionize-beverage-industry-with-new-technology

https://www.bevboost.com/the-boosts
 
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Prairie Dog said:
Some more info about this new technology if people are interested. Apparently they have fruit, spice, and THC boost widgets as well.

Also, the founder of Upslope started the BevBoost company, so this is, indeed, the first commercial beer that has used it.

It’ll be interesting to see if it has some legs. From this single can, I can say it definitely delivers a huge hop aroma. I’m unsure if hop extract added when the can is popped (I think this is how it works) will contribute any bitterness or flavor. The beer had a nice hop flavor, but the nose definitely stood out.

https://www.brewbound.com/pr/2025/0...tionize-beverage-industry-with-new-technology

https://www.bevboost.com/the-boosts
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Interesting idea and article. And no it isn't absolutely clear how the process works which I suspect is quite intentional (and fair do's when we are talking in the region of a potential 57 Billion). Thanks for sharing. Will keep a look out this side of the pond. I don't drink or brew much IPA but have enjoyed some especially when well chilled and I do like Cascade in my Golden Ale. Best of luck to them.
 
Over The Cliff Brewing said:
My 1st Crack at an English Golden Ale. This is the first pull from the keg. I'm not impressed. It's thin and bland. I don't think there's any way to improve this beer except for maybe boiler makers!View attachment 32277
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Sorry to hear. I have only made three extract kit batches of Golden Ale and the second was indeed thin and bland. The first I remember well as it was what I was brewing when I joined up, seemed very fresh and lively at three months but was bland at four months as the (Cascade & Amarillo) hops faded and the otherwise decent body only seemed to then further emphasize the blandness. Hence I thinned it out for the second batch with no significant improvement.

Latest batch I thought I would have a go almost two years later as I really like Woodfordes Bure Gold this kit is cloned on. Instead of dried yeast I used a full yeast cake from a 4 gallon batch of Brown Ale, increased the amount and variety (adding Admiral & Fuggles) at dry hopping point and primed with Golden Syrup. First two mini-kegs off this batch opened within a couple of months of kegging benefitted all round more balanced from the tweaking. I am still not so confident that this is a beerstyle which improves through maturing.

I would say that Golden Ale is intended to be considerably hoppy, drank young and well chilled. That is all very subjective of course but we both identified two aspects of this beerstyle's negative side. The look of this beer certainly cannot be ignored. Maybe its powers of seduction and charm are the greatest assets;)
 
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