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Black Isle Blonde

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The brewery's flagship has been made on the farm for more than twenty years and is sold as an organic lager, though the method is its own: lager malt, Hallertau Tradition and Pacific Gem hops and the house ale yeast, fermented at the top and then cold-matured for up to eight weeks. The brewery lists biscuit, herbal and crisp notes on the palate and a grassy, mineral aroma. Blonde in colour and dry to the end.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassymineralherbal
grassy
mineral
herbal
bready
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with herbaceous and mineral notes that reflect the Hallertau Tradition and Pacific Gem hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black Isle Blonde

◎ Appearance

Pale blonde with a bright, golden hue characteristic of the style. The beer presents good clarity with a fine, white head that disperses steadily, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbaceous and mineral notes that reflect the Hallertau Tradition and Pacific Gem hops. A subtle biscuit character emerges from the lager malt base, grounding the composition. Grassy undertones persist, with a clean, organic quality throughout.

herbaceousmineral-forwardgrassysubtle biscuit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with biscuit malt flavors settling on the palate. Herbal notes from the Edelhopfen blend remain restrained but present, providing gentle structure without aggressive bitterness. The finish is markedly dry, with a clean, mineral quality that sustains through the swallow.

crispherbaldry finishmineral minerality

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, drying progressively with each sip. Grassy and mineral notes linger lightly, leaving the palate clean and refreshed.

dryclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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