Differences in sensitivity to ethanol-induced conditioned taste aversions emerge after pre- or post-pubertal gonadectomy in male and female rats

► Pre-pubertal GX resulted in an enhanced EtOH CTA relative to SH and NM males. ► Post-pubertal GX did not alter EtOH sensitivity compared to intact males. ► In females, GX resulted in little impact on EtOH sensitivity regardless of surgery age. ► Late manipulation altered the hedonic value of sucrose in males and females.