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Bira 91 Blonde

Bira 91
India·American Blonde Ale
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Bira's accessible flagship — clean, crisp and refreshing with subtle hop character and a dry finish. Blonde is India's most widely distributed craft beer: the beer you find in every Indian airport, rooftop bar and modern restaurant.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
Clean and straightforward on the nose, with subtle noble hop character lending faint floral and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bira 91 Blonde

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and recedes to a thin, persistent collar with delicate lacing. The beer presents a luminous, appetizing appearance typical of the American Blonde Ale style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

Clean and straightforward on the nose, with subtle noble hop character lending faint floral and herbal notes. A light, understated malt backbone suggests bread crust and grain sweetness without dominance. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and approachable, with no harsh or estery elements.

subtle noble hopslight grainbread crustclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with a light malt sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals gentle citrus and bready undertones that enhance drinkability without asserting themselves. The finish dries quickly, leaving no lingering sweetness or heavy sensation.

crisp maltlight citrusrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with hop bitterness fading into a clean, mineral-like dryness. No significant aftertaste remains, making this beer highly quaffable across multiple servings.

dry, cleanshort to medium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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About American Blonde Ale

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What is a American Blonde Ale?

American 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 American Blonde Ale

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