Simple Malt Golding Pale Ale
Brasseurs Illimités

Simple Malt Golding Pale AleSimple Malt Golding Pale Ale
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From:
Brasseurs Illimités
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
English Pale Ale
Ranked #99
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,802
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 16.29%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
37
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 07, 2022
Added:
Aug 19, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by smcolw:
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.69/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Dark copper color and completely clear. Hard to believe that there was only a single malt here, given the darker color. No pale malt base? I find this to be pretty impressive. Moderate starting head which leaves some initial streaky lace.

Leans to the malt side--lightly caramelized. A touch of molasses. Little hop.

More balanced on the tongue. The malt is like the smell, but hop provides a touch of white pepper bitterness. Notable alcohol warmth in the background. Very rich with a correspondingly low carbonation level. Comes across as a run-of-the-mill amber ale.
Aug 08, 2014
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Reviewed by mwrseeley from Canada (ON)

3.15/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
It has more carbonation than I prefer on this style of beer

It's also a bit hoppier than expected (or desired) but it is a nice impulse buy I picked up while travelling through Quebec.

IBU 42 5.2% ABV
Jun 07, 2022
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Reviewed by Poljazz22 from Canada (QC)

3.68/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
from a fresh 500ml bottle cellar temp into a nonick.. 5% abv 42 IBU
A lovely golden color with a thick off-white head. Quite lacy.
Smells of malt and some spicy sort of sweetness.
Tastes like a well made ale with a bit of extra hoppy bitterness.
Easy to drink with nice balance of mouth feel and carbonation. Some alcohol warmth as you empty the pint. Comparable to a St-Ambroise pale ale.
Feb 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.95 by iuliusnepos from Vermont

Jan 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by theDuck from Canada (QC)

Nov 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by BrunoPettipas from Canada (QC)

Feb 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Franck from Canada (QC)

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by fostachild from Wisconsin

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 1.5 by WillAndSarah from Canada (ON)

Apr 12, 2014
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Reviewed by Haydn-Juby from Vermont

3.52/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: a coppery amber color with one finger of head and good retention.

S: Malty and cereal grain. I also get a bit of an estery aroma. Little hops coming through.

T: Very malty once again. I get deep crystal malts and some roast character too. Not much hops though IMO. I get a bit of a floral flavor along with some citrus and maybe a woody characteristic but its not all that apparent.

M: A bit over carbonated for my liking but its okay in terms of body.

O: A good beer but too malty and not enough of the showcase hop comes through IMO.
Jan 07, 2014
 
Rated: 1.75 by kabritz from Canada (QC)

Nov 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by groleau from Canada (QC)

Aug 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DaveR514 from Canada (QC)

May 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Krakpoff from Canada (QC)

Apr 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by kelvarnsen from Canada (ON)

Apr 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by ThinkAgain from Canada (ON)

Mar 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by KalanM from Canada (BC)

Nov 29, 2012
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Reviewed by 4ster from Canada (ON)

3.41/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into a half tulip.

A: Pours a nice copper colour, clear with not much action going on inside, nice head and decent retention.

S: Light hop smell, bit sweet/fruit on the nose and some maltiness.

T: Starts off with medium sweet malt flavours, followed by hops and carrying that through to the end with some bitterness. Pretty representative of the style, though with a bit more hops..

M: Very Light carbonation, though hits your tongue quite a bit, nice well balanced body though.

O: Overall a decent pale ale, not too boring but at the same time doesn't stand out greatly. Not the best offering from the Simple Malt line, but if Pale Ale is your thing, this beer is quite drinkable though the bitterness might get a bit harsh after a few.
Sep 29, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Molson2000 from Canada (ON)

Sep 20, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by jrempel from Canada (BC)

Apr 08, 2012
Simple Malt Golding Pale Ale from Brasseurs Illimités
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 37 ratings