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Blonde

Big Timber Brewing Company
United States·Blonde Ale
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A light, straw-coloured ale whose malt sweetness is offset by the subtle spiciness of rye. It finishes dry and clean with a slight spicy rye aftertaste. Best enjoyed ice cold — an easy-drinking gateway beer.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
cleanspicymalty
clean
spicy
malty
herbal
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character and a gentle spice note from the rye that suggests white pepper and subtle herbal overtones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde

◎ Appearance

Straw-blonde hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and recedes to a thin, persistent collar with fine lacing. Carbonation is evident and lively, appropriate for the style's refreshing character.

straw-blondeclear and brightpersistent lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character and a gentle spice note from the rye that suggests white pepper and subtle herbal overtones. A light, clean malt sweetness frames the profile without any sharp or aggressive notes.

grain and Malzwhite pepper spiceclean, subtle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and light on entry, with a fine balance between delicate Malz sweetness and the distinctive spicy character of rye. The mid-palate remains clean and smooth-drinking, finishing dry with low bitterness that does not dominate the overall impression.

crisp and lightrye spicedry finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with a lingering spicy rye aftertaste that fades gracefully. No astringency or harsh edges remain.

dry and cleanspicy rye aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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