This is from a recipe, it is not my own creation. It is very similar to James Squire Golden Ale – my favourite “bought” beer. Batch 11 was a double batch. We brewed about 45L of this beer (because we loved it so much the first time). That said, the first brew (way back at batch 9) turned out a little bit better than this one I think. I class it as an American Pale Ale, the recipe calls it an English Best Bitter. Its appearance is beautiful. There is a slight haziness, but it is barely noticeable. It is not too pale, and is golden in colour (8 SRM). The beer holds its head nicely, and leaves a lacing on the glass. The aroma is hop-dominated, thanks to the generous amounts of Amarillo used in the recipe.
These hops are widely recognised as having citrus characteristics. It is an easy drinker, with a light-medium body, and a fairly low level of carbonation. It is smooth to drink, however it is quite bitter (41 IBU). Flavour, like aroma, is completely dominated by Amarillo – not a bad thing at all. It starts of sweet, with the bitterness coming through in the aftertaste. This is truly a great beer.