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Golden Nugget
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
- From:
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
- Iowa, United States
- Style:
- New England IPA
Ranked #1,021 - ABV:
- 6.8%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,951 - Avg:
- 4.2 | pDev: 7.62%
- Reviews:
- 292
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 31, 2023
- Added:
- Jun 06, 2011
- Wants:
- 192
- Gots:
- 358
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
We’ve mined and secured a winning combination of Golden Promise Malt mixed with Nugget, Simcoe & Amarillo hops to bring you our beloved Golden Nugget India pale ale. trust us, there’s a nugget of goodness in every sip!
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Reviewed by Iowa3stew
4.48/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.48/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This beer revolutionized my tastebuds. Way back, when Ipa's intimidated me a bit this beer launched my IPA passion. Delicate compared to some, but with all/most of the qualities that make us love these beers. Not for West Coasters maybe. Mouthfeel, tropical fruit overtones, easy drinking by IPA standards. Classic. A first kiss (from a pretty girl) that I still reminisce over.
Aug 31, 2023
Rated by Manta200 from Kentucky
3.77/5 rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Three cans from a variety pack purchased at Kilby's Crossing
Oct 17, 2022
Rated by BlueMountain from Iowa
5/5 rDev +19%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +19%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
My favorite beer.
Jun 04, 2022
Reviewed by BB1313 from Ohio
3.74/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Canned on 12/22/21. 12oz can poured into a tulip.
Pours a hazy yellowish golden; small white head that fades leaving decent retention and lacing. It looks like your typical New England IPA.
The aromas have a subtle blend of floral, citrus and tropical notes. Malts are there.
The flavors basically follow the nose. Some pineapple, orange and grapefruit leading the way. Some fresh grass along with some damp grass. Subtle hints of pine. Solid bitterness. Subtle sweetness. Malts do their thing. Finishes juicy but very clean. Alcohol basically goes unnoticed.
Mouthfeel is very nice. It's medium-bodied with active carbonation. It's sharp, spritzy, crisp, smooth and slightly fluffy.
This is a solid New England IPA. It's not mindblowing or unique, but it's still enjoyable and well crafted. It's clean, crisp and refreshing. Not bad at all.
Feb 02, 2022Pours a hazy yellowish golden; small white head that fades leaving decent retention and lacing. It looks like your typical New England IPA.
The aromas have a subtle blend of floral, citrus and tropical notes. Malts are there.
The flavors basically follow the nose. Some pineapple, orange and grapefruit leading the way. Some fresh grass along with some damp grass. Subtle hints of pine. Solid bitterness. Subtle sweetness. Malts do their thing. Finishes juicy but very clean. Alcohol basically goes unnoticed.
Mouthfeel is very nice. It's medium-bodied with active carbonation. It's sharp, spritzy, crisp, smooth and slightly fluffy.
This is a solid New England IPA. It's not mindblowing or unique, but it's still enjoyable and well crafted. It's clean, crisp and refreshing. Not bad at all.
Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan
3.37/5 rDev -19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.37/5 rDev -19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Something must have happened to this beer. I'm convinced of it because it was supposed to knock my socks off - and it's rated so highly! No date printed on can - maybe this one had been sitting on the shelf for too long? Pours a clearer golden color with just a touch of haziness, nice fluffy white head and some small rings of lingering lacing. Smells a little odd - sweeter pine and malt, a little bread and vanilla, very faint hoppiness. Odd. Tastes similarly, way too sweet and the piney hoppiness was so faint. Where was all the fruity citrus hops? Maybe the balance was off because it was too old. Mild thin mouthfeel, no stickiness, carbonation faded quickly. Almost reminded me of a malt-heavy lager. Not good, Toppling Goliath - and ordinarily I love your beers!
Jul 26, 2020
Golden Nugget from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
1937 ratings
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