Terrapin’s Golden Gets New Look, New Recipe, and Goes Footprint Wide

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From Terrapin:

Terrapin’s second ever year-round beer – Golden, is getting a refresh. The new label still features the Terrapin turtle enjoying the great outdoors, but now it fits in with Terrapin’s other year-round packaged beers like RecreationAle and Up-Hi.

The art isn’t the only thing that got revamped – the recipe got a slight update as well. “We wanted to lower the ABV just a little on Golden,” explains Dustin Watts, President of Terrapin Beer Co. “It’s an easy drinkin’ ale, and we wanted people to feel like they could have a few.” Lower alcohol and a lighter body means that Golden will have fewer calories than before, making it an ideal beer for folks who are looking to make more health-conscious beer choices.

The new recipe doesn’t sacrifice the classic flavor of Golden. The beer is still as crisp and refreshing as ever, with a subtle fruitiness from Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Azacca hops. A clean finish means you’ll appreciate this beer sip after sip.

Golden has been Georgia only for the past few years. “With a wide variety of industry-leading IPAs, we’re taking the opportunity to update and expand what has been a great Georgia only brand to the rest of our footprint. Golden ales as a style are one of the fastest growing styles in craft beer,” says Brian Sykes, VP of Sales and Marketing. (Source: Neilson Data)

Golden will be distributed to all 19 states in Terrapin’s distribution footprint and will be available in 6-packs of 12oz cans, along with draft 1/2bbl and 1/6bbl kegs. 16 oz cans will be available this summer.
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From the Label: Smooth as a lazy river, this easy drinkin’ ale is the perfect companion to take on life’s adventures. A blend of aromatic hops and a refreshing finish make Golden an easy choice for everyone.
ABV: 4.6%

ABOUT TERRAPIN BEER CO:
Terrapin Beer Co. began as a daydream between founders John Cochran and Spike Buckowski, who brewed and released their first beer in 2002. Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, the brewery’s home, Terrapin continues to produce unique beers year after year.
Whether you’re joining us for a brewery tour at our tasting room, drinking a Hopsecutioner at your favorite watering hole, sipping some Up-Hi on your back porch, or enjoying a RecreationAle after a long day on the trail, we hope you appreciate the dedication we’ve put into our beers.