The Golden Champion
(has 1 batch)
Badger Brewery (Hall & Woodhouse) in Blandford St Mary, Dorset, England 🏴
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular|
Score
6.29
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From mid 2018, this is being rebranded to ‘The Golden Champion’ and with a reduced ABV of 4.5% (previously named 'Golden Champion" with an ABV of 5%).
The subtle elderflower aromas of this delicately floral brew are reminiscent of a summer's evening.
The subtle elderflower aromas of this delicately floral brew are reminiscent of a summer's evening.
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7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
Bottle 50cl. from Kelly's Expat Shopping @home poured into a pint glass. Clear deep golden colour, good creamy white head, good retentionand lacing. Aroma sweet malt, grain, light lemon, some elderberry, floral hops. Taste medium sweet and light bitter, malty, grain, floral notes, bit citrusy. Medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation, mild sweetbitter aftertaste, smooth, well-balanced, very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
from Kelly’s Expat Shopping
on 02 Aug 2024
at 18:19
5/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 4.5
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5.5
Bottle from somewhere. Had in Eastbourne at home. Pub floor aroma. Caramel colour. Standard bitter / golden ale here with reasonable ending. Did the job but forgetful. (20/6/24).
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Bottle, again from somewhere. Not sure how I ende up having to have this twice in two years. Synthetic elderflower on the nose. Bit soapy. Not very pleasant fake elderflower taste. 5.5 to 5. (24/4/25).
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Bottle, again from somewhere. Not sure how I ende up having to have this twice in two years. Synthetic elderflower on the nose. Bit soapy. Not very pleasant fake elderflower taste. 5.5 to 5. (24/4/25).
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jun 2024
at 21:55
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tap @ Patricks. Clear golden body under a moderate sized, lacing white head. Aroma is a bit weak, but clean and nice with just malt. Taste has a really smooth, soft malt flavor, hint of fruity hops, a floral touch and moderate bitterness. Medium body with the same smooth malty aftertaste. Not particular exiting, but a well made golden ale within the style without any off flavors.
Tried
from Draft
on 21 Oct 2023
at 06:43
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottle next door celebrating the Summer Solstice, thanks to Michael, 21/06/23. Golden to light copper with a decent lasting white head. Nose is grass, herb, hedgerow, light citric zip. Taste comprises lemon sherbets, straw, herb, hedgerow, grass, airy malts, toasted grains. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with leafy hop bitterness. Ok refreshing golde with a slightly rustic/earthy edge.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2023
at 16:38
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
7-4-6-4-13 On tap @ Bergen Craft Beer Fest 23. Pours golden, with a creamy head. Aroma is roasted malts with bread and honey, as well as earthy hops with marmalade and minerals herbal notes. Medium to full body, with soft carbonation. Flavour is bready malts with toffee, as well as earthy hops with herbal notes and marmalade. Dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Jun 2023
at 15:22