Pale Commonwealth Beer - British Golden Ale
A hop-forward, average-strength to moderately-strong pale bitter. Drinkability and a refreshing quality are critical components of the style.
Flavor Profile: Medium to medium-high bitterness. Hop flavor is moderate to moderately high of any hop variety, although citrus flavors are increasingly common. Medium-low to low malt character, generally bready with perhaps a little biscuity flavor. Caramel flavors are
Ingredients: Low-color pale or lager malt acting as a blank canvas for the hop character. May use sugar adjuncts, corn or wheat. English hops frequently used, although citrusy American varietals are becoming more common. Somewhat clean-fermenting British yeast.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 British Golden Ale Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B8 Imperial Golden Ale |
50 L | 6.45% | 22.83 | 1.064 | 1.015 | All Grain | 6329 | |
English Golden Ale |
5.5 gal | 4.62% | 40.46 | 1.050 | 1.014 | All Grain | 4972 | |
Golden Ale Juan Carlos Martinez |
30 L | 4.62% | 25.26 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4413 | |
Fool's Gold |
41.6 L | 5% | 47.24 | 1.048 | 1.009 | All Grain | 4333 | |
Smash Original |
5 gal | 3.97% | 39.88 | 1.042 | 1.012 | extract | 4202 | |
East Kent Golding |
34 L | 4.8% | 33.39 | 1.038 | 1.001 | BIAB | 3646 | |
simcoe/chinook/centennial#2 |
25 L | 4.04% | 34.08 | 1.044 | 1.013 | BIAB | 3138 | |
Čeh #2 Magnum + Sladek |
27 L | 4.57% | 26.5 | 1.046 | 1.012 | extract | 2904 | |
tap35's golden ale |
45 L | 5.28% | 56.33 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 2658 | |
Cock Soup Gold |
24.5 L | 4.32% | 39.77 | 1.044 | 1.011 | BIAB | 2345 |
Newest British Golden Ale Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claire & Harry's London Ale |
5.5 gal | 4.05% | 18.64 | 1.048 | 1.017 | extract | 9 | |
Peach Tea Radler |
5 gal | 3.59% | 37.88 | 1.037 | 1.009 | All Grain | 13 | |
Her True Brew |
255 L | 5.73% | 35.88 | 1.056 | 1.013 | All Grain | 24 | |
Money for Nothing |
70 L | 4.93% | 31.1 | 1.047 | 1.010 | All Grain | 22 | |
GOLDEN ALE |
50 L | 5.38% | 20.23 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 34 | |
Golden Caicedo 50 litros |
50 L | 4.47% | 19.82 | 1.045 | 1.011 | All Grain | 36 | |
Perfect Pair |
23 L | 4.96% | 53.33 | 1.050 | 1.013 | All Grain | 34 | |
SSB - Golden Ale I - WIP |
150 L | 4.62% | 40.68 | 1.044 | 1.009 | All Grain | 38 | |
golden ale |
150 L | 4.55% | 24 | 1.043 | 1.008 | All Grain | 85 | |
NZ XP |
350 L | 4.74% | 21.23 | 1.044 | 1.008 | extract | 30 |
Fermentables Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 327 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 71% | 8% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Golden Promise | 114 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3°L
|
37 | 64% | 3% - 100% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 101 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 68% | 17% - 100% |
German - Carapils | 96 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 7% | 1% - 19% |
German - Pilsner | 76 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 62% | 6% - 100% |
Flaked Oats | 69 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 6% | 0% - 17% | |
German - Acidulated Malt | 66 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 7% |
Munich - Light 10L | 60 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 17% | 3% - 100% | |
United Kingdom - Pale 2-Row | 59 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
2.5°L
|
38 | 73% | 12% - 100% |
German - Vienna | 54 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 18% | 2% - 92% |
Hops Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
East Kent Goldings | 215 | 5.8 | 31% | 3% - 100% |
Cascade | 203 | 7 | 30% | 2% - 100% |
Citra | 113 | 11 | 25% | 2% - 100% |
Fuggles | 108 | 4.5 | 30% | 6% - 100% |
Amarillo | 102 | 8.6 | 28% | 5% - 100% |
Magnum | 97 | 15 | 26% | 2% - 100% |
Challenger | 78 | 8.5 | 28% | 1% - 100% |
Centennial | 60 | 10 | 28% | 3% - 100% |
Mosaic | 59 | 12.5 | 29% | 4% - 80% |
Willamette | 51 | 4.5 | 33% | 8% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belgian - Caramel Pils | 7 | Belgian | Grain | crystal malt |
8°L
|
34 | 83% | 50% - 100% |
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 6 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 59% | 20% - 100% |
German - Carapils | 4 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 38% | 19% - 67% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 20L | 3 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
35 | 61% | 33% - 100% |
Flaked Corn | 2 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 57% | 13% - 100% | |
Flaked Oats | 2 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 10% | 10% - 10% | |
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 2 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 100% | 100% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 75L | 2 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
75°L
|
33 | 75% | 50% - 100% |
American - Vienna | 2 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 29% | 25% - 33% |
American - White Wheat | 2 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 69% | 38% - 100% |
Yeasts Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 255 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 212 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 84 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Wyeast - London Ale III 1318 | 40 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | High | 73% | 64°F | 74°F |
White Labs - Dry English Ale Yeast WLP007 | 33 | White Labs | Ale | Med-High | Med-High | 75% | 65°F | 70°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® NOTTINGHAM HIGH PERFORMANCE ALE YEAST | 31 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | High | 80% | 50°F | 72°F |
Mangrove Jack - Liberty Bell Ale M36 | 27 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Med-High | 76% | 62°F | 74°F |
White Labs - English Ale Yeast WLP002 | 22 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Very High | 66.5% | 65°F | 68°F |
Wyeast - British Ale 1098 | 16 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Med-High | 74% | 64°F | 72°F |
White Labs - California Ale Yeast WLP001 | 15 | White Labs | Ale | High | Medium | 76.5% | 68°F | 73°F |
Other Ingredients Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 251 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 134 | Water Agt | Mash | 6% | 0% - 40% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 122 | Water Agt | Mash | 12% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 95 | Water Agt | Whirlpool | 60% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 91 | Water Agt | Mash | 69% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 86 | Fining | Boil | 71% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 60 | Water Agt | Mash | 16% | 0% - 60% |
Baking Soda | 38 | Water Agt | Mash | 7% | 0% - 95% |
Phosphoric acid | 34 | Water Agt | Mash | 71% | 0% - 100% |
Table Salt | 26 | Water Agt | Mash | 6% | 0% - 50% |