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BEACHWOOD BLONDE

Beachwood Brewing
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🌍 United States · Blonde Ale · One of 13 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
Hop character
floral
earthy
hoppy
Malt character
honey
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BEACHWOOD BLONDE

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with BEACHWOOD BLONDE

About Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Blonde Ale?

Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, refreshing, honey character as BEACHWOOD BLONDE will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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