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BEACHWOOD BLONDE

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Beachwood Brewing's Beachwood Blonde is a laid-back, sun-drenched ale from the coastal city of Long Beach, California. True to its Southern Californian spirit, this approachable blonde pours a clear, pale golden hue topped with a bright white head. The aroma is gently inviting, offering light floral notes alongside soft cereal grain and a whisper of honey. On the palate, it delivers a smooth, clean malt character with a subtle sweetness that remains crisp and refreshing throughout. Hop presence is mild and understated, lending a faint earthy balance without overshadowing the delicate malt base. The finish is light and dry, making Beachwood Blonde a perfect sessionable companion for warm beach-side afternoons.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoneyfloral
clean
honey
floral
malty
earthy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, floral notes that suggest wildflower honey and light herbal undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BEACHWOOD BLONDE

◎ Appearance

Beachwood Blonde presents a clear, pale golden hue that catches the light with crystalline brilliance. A bright white head forms on the pour and maintains excellent retention, clinging to the glass with fine, delicate lacework. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting a clean and inviting visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, floral notes that suggest wildflower honey and light herbal undertones. Behind these sits a gentle cereal grain character with subtle sweetness, evoking fresh bread dough and a whisper of bee's wax. The hop presence is restrained, contributing only a faint earthy backdrop that frames rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

delicate floralshoney notessoft grainlight earthy tone

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a smooth, clean malt foundation with a subtle honey sweetness that unfolds across the mid-palate without cloying. The texture is crisp and refreshing, with low bitterness (15 IBU) allowing the malt character to remain the focal point. Mild herbal and earthy hop notes provide faint structural support, while the overall sensation stays light and sessionable throughout.

smooth malthoney sweetnesscrisp palatelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish arrives light and dry, with residual honey notes fading quickly into a clean, neutral aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering astringency—just a gentle conclusion that leaves the palate ready for another sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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