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Bira 91 Blonde

Bira 91
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🌍 India · American Blonde Ale · One of 16 American Blonde Ales in hopIQ

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
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

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

How to get the most out of Bira 91 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 Bira 91 Blonde

About American Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as Bira 91 Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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