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 | 5727 | |
Golden Ale Juan Carlos Martinez |
30 L | 4.62% | 25.26 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 3978 | |
English Golden Ale |
5.5 gal | 4.62% | 40.46 | 1.050 | 1.014 | All Grain | 3939 | |
Smash Original |
5 gal | 3.97% | 39.88 | 1.042 | 1.012 | extract | 3859 | |
Fool's Gold |
41.6 L | 5% | 47.24 | 1.048 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3572 | |
simcoe/chinook/centennial#2 |
25 L | 4.04% | 34.08 | 1.044 | 1.013 | BIAB | 2811 | |
East Kent Golding |
34 L | 4.8% | 33.39 | 1.038 | 1.001 | BIAB | 2745 | |
Čeh #2 Magnum + Sladek |
27 L | 4.57% | 26.5 | 1.046 | 1.012 | extract | 2654 | |
tap35's golden ale |
45 L | 5.28% | 56.33 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 2158 | |
Cock Soup Gold |
24.5 L | 4.32% | 39.77 | 1.044 | 1.011 | BIAB | 2082 |
Newest British Golden Ale Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teás |
35 L | 4.32% | 5.46 | 1.044 | 1.011 | extract | 6 | |
british golden ale OL-IN 2023 |
95 L | 4.23% | 0 | 1.043 | 1.011 | All Grain | 13 | |
British Golden Ale |
3 gal | 4.21% | 27.16 | 1.041 | 1.009 | BIAB | 13 | |
Coconut Pale 2023 |
18 L | 5.7% | 23.48 | 1.056 | 1.012 | All Grain | 20 | |
JKO 2023 |
2.75 gal | 6.46% | 55.72 | 1.065 | 1.015 | All Grain | 15 | |
Golden Grahams British Golden Ale |
2 gal | 4.67% | 36.35 | 1.051 | 1.015 | All Grain | 23 | |
summer ale |
20.8 L | 4.99% | 47.88 | 1.048 | 1.010 | All Grain | 57 | |
20th |
21 L | 4.34% | 42.25 | 1.044 | 1.011 | All Grain | 52 | |
Cerveza con Maracuyá y cáscara de Lima |
50 L | 5.36% | 25.15 | 1.055 | 1.014 | All Grain | 54 | |
English Ale |
20.5 L | 5.49% | 36.43 | 1.051 | 1.009 | All Grain | 136 |
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 | 306 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 72% | 8% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Golden Promise | 106 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3°L
|
37 | 66% | 3% - 100% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 97 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 68% | 17% - 100% |
German - Carapils | 84 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 7% | 1% - 19% |
German - Pilsner | 74 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 61% | 6% - 100% |
Flaked Oats | 63 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 6% | 0% - 17% | |
Munich - Light 10L | 61 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 17% | 3% - 100% | |
German - Acidulated Malt | 59 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 6% |
United Kingdom - Pale 2-Row | 58 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
2.5°L
|
38 | 73% | 12% - 100% |
Torrified Wheat | 53 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
36 | 9% | 0% - 100% |
Hops Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cascade | 202 | 7 | 30% | 2% - 100% |
East Kent Goldings | 201 | 5 | 30% | 3% - 100% |
Citra | 112 | 11 | 25% | 2% - 100% |
Fuggles | 104 | 4.5 | 29% | 6% - 71% |
Amarillo | 98 | 8.6 | 28% | 5% - 100% |
Magnum | 84 | 15 | 25% | 2% - 100% |
Challenger | 75 | 8.5 | 28% | 1% - 100% |
Centennial | 61 | 10 | 28% | 3% - 100% |
Mosaic | 53 | 12.5 | 29% | 4% - 80% |
Willamette | 49 | 4.5 | 34% | 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 | 234 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 193 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 82 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Wyeast - London Ale III 1318 | 36 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | High | 73% | 64°F | 74°F |
White Labs - Dry English Ale Yeast WLP007 | 34 | White Labs | Ale | Med-High | Med-High | 75% | 65°F | 70°F |
Mangrove Jack - Liberty Bell Ale M36 | 24 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Med-High | 76% | 62°F | 74°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® NOTTINGHAM HIGH PERFORMANCE ALE YEAST | 23 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | High | 80% | 50°F | 72°F |
White Labs - English Ale Yeast WLP002 | 21 | 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 | 217 | Water Agt | Mash | 20% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 105 | Water Agt | Mash | 7% | 0% - 40% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 103 | Water Agt | Sparge | 13% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 83 | Fining | Boil | 59% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 78 | Water Agt | Mash | 67% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 75 | Fining | Boil | 75% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 48 | Water Agt | Sparge | 19% | 0% - 60% |
Phosphoric acid | 30 | Water Agt | Mash | 65% | 0% - 100% |
Table Salt | 26 | Water Agt | Mash | 6% | 0% - 50% |
Baking Soda | 25 | Water Agt | Mash | 6% | 0% - 43% |