Guinness has launched Golden Ale as the next chapter in its Brewers Project, under way at its St James’s Gate brewery in Dublin.
Guinness Golden Ale is brewed using Guinness yeast, Irish barley, the finest hops, and a specially selected amber malt that gives the new beer its rich golden hue. The subtle biscuit flavours from the malted barley perfectly complement the crisp bitterness and delicate hop aroma, says the brewer, giving way to a refreshingly clean finish.
Peter Simpson, the brewer behind the beer, said: “My ambition was to create a beautifully balanced ale from Guinness that would appeal to a broad range of people and introduce them to the exciting world of premium ale. The release of a golden ale from Guinness is a bold new step and I’m really proud to have created a great new beer that is worthy of the Guinness name.”
Head of innovation for Guinness, Nick Curtis-Davis, added: “There has never been a more exciting time for beer and at Guinness that inspires us. People are interested in beer again, and in trying new styles and varieties of beer. Guinness Golden Ale gives beer lovers the chance to try something new from a much loved brand, a flavourful golden ale with all the character and quality that Guinness is famous for.”
The Brewers Project started last September and began with the re-interpretation of recipes from the 200-year-old historic brewers’ diaries and the release of Guinness Dublin Porter and West Indies Porter last September.
