Beer of the Weekend #1,164: Gold Coin
The beer last weekend was a local staple I have neglected to review for a long time: Gold Coin, brewed by Backpocket Brewing of Waterloo, Iowa. Serving type: 12-ounce can. “CANNED ON 06/17/26” is printed on the bottom. Appearance: Poured into a stange. (I was experimenting with the glassware.) The color was hazy light gold. A fluffy, off-white, buttery head slowly popped away. Smell: Light, malty, and zesty. Light malt, corn/rice adjunct, lemon zest, a touch of hay/grass. Taste: Dry and light with light zest and esters. Very light and drinkable. Light malt, corn/rice adjunct (probably corn), lemon zest, and light strawberry and apple. Fun facts about Gold Coin: • Style: Helles is written on the can, but so is “blonde lager,” which is listed as the style on the brewery website. I suppose helles is blond. • Price: $10.99 for a sixer of 12-ounce cans at Gary’s in Mount Vernon, Iowa. • Alcohol content: 5.2 percent ABV. • IBU: 15. The Quiet Man’s grade: C.
