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 Guide

Top 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	6622
English Golden Ale	5.5 gal	4.62%	40.46	1.050	1.014		All Grain	5550
Fool's Gold	41.6 L	5%	47.24	1.048	1.009		All Grain	4812
Golden Ale Juan Carlos Martinez	30 L	4.62%	25.26	1.048	1.012		All Grain	4659
Smash Original	5 gal	3.97%	39.88	1.042	1.012		extract	4385
simcoe/chinook/centennial#2	25 L	4.04%	34.08	1.044	1.013		BIAB	3298
Čeh #2 Magnum + Sladek	27 L	4.57%	26.5	1.046	1.012		extract	3080
tap35's golden ale	45 L	5.28%	56.33	1.054	1.013		All Grain	2963
Cock Soup Gold	24.5 L	4.32%	39.77	1.044	1.011		BIAB	2636
Yerba Mate Two v1	20 L	4.11%	10.94	1.049	1.018		All Grain	2075

Newest British Golden Ale Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Surrey Sunset	20.8 L	4.54%	32.83	1.050	1.016		extract	28
British Golden Galaxy Ale	23.5 L	4.64%	31.19	1.053	1.018		All Grain	24
HS. British Golden Ale	20.8 L	5.22%	27.31	1.052	1.013		All Grain	32
TANGERINE DREAM FRESH HARVEST PALE ALE	20 L	5.12%	33.47	1.049	1.010		All Grain	32
QcGold 100% Triple Pearl - Automne 2024	47 L	4.16%	38.59	1.045	1.013		All Grain	83
Wild Wild Hops (SMaSH BGA)	34 L	4.2%	28.04	1.044	1.012		All Grain	17
New Zealand Pale	23 L	4.84%	41.46	1.051	1.014		All Grain	48
British Golden Ale	22 L	4.07%	42.69	1.041	1.010		All Grain	51
Tooh Real	23 L	4.32%	14.8	1.040	1.007		BIAB	49
Not Knocker	24 L	5.13%	42.61	1.050	1.011		All Grain	63

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	349	United Kingdom	Grain	base malt	3.75°L	38	70%	8% - 100%
United Kingdom - Golden Promise	119	United Kingdom	Grain	base malt	3°L	37	63%	3% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	103	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	68%	17% - 100%
German - Carapils	103	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	7%	1% - 19%
Flaked Oats	78		Adjunct	raw	2.2°L	33	6%	0% - 17%
German - Pilsner	77	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	62%	6% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	72	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	3%	1% - 8%
Munich - Light 10L	63		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	17%	0% - 100%
American - White Wheat	59	American	Grain	base malt	2.8°L	40	11%	1% - 43%
United Kingdom - Pale 2-Row	58	United Kingdom	Grain	base malt	2.5°L	38	71%	12% - 100%

Hops Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
East Kent Goldings	235	5	31%	3% - 100%
Cascade	216	7	31%	2% - 100%
Citra	119	11	25%	2% - 100%
Fuggles	107	4.5	31%	6% - 100%
Amarillo	106	8.6	28%	5% - 100%
Magnum	100	15	26%	2% - 100%
Challenger	82	8.5	28%	1% - 100%
Centennial	64	10	28%	3% - 100%
Mosaic	60	12.5	29%	4% - 80%
Target	53	11.5	33%	9% - 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%
Belgian - Biscuit	3	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	23°L	35	75%	25% - 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 10L	2	American	Grain	crystal malt	10°L	35	73%	60% - 86%
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%

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	273	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.0975	High	75%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	228	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast	85	Danstar	Ale	Med-High	High	77%	57°F	70°F
Lallemand - LALBREW® NOTTINGHAM HIGH PERFORMANCE ALE YEAST	40	Lallemand	Ales	Medium	High	80%	50°F	72°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
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	23	White Labs	Ale	Medium	Very High	66.5%	65°F	68°F
Lallemand - Verdant IPA	21	Lallemand	Ales	High	High	80%	64°F	73°F
Wyeast - British Ale 1098	18	Wyeast	Ale	0.1	Med-High	74%	64°F	72°F

Other Ingredients Used In British Golden Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	267	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	143	Water Agt	Sparge	6%	0% - 40%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	138	Water Agt	Mash	12%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	104	Water Agt	Mash	72%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	98	Water Agt	Boil	61%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	89	Fining	Boil	70%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	65	Water Agt	Mash	14%	0% - 57%
Baking Soda	43	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 95%
Phosphoric acid	39	Water Agt	Mash	73%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	30	Other	Boil	26%	0% - 100%

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