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Burrow's Blonde

Black Sheep Brewery
United Kingdom·Blonde Ale
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Brewed in honour of rugby league player Rob Burrow MBE: the brewery gives 10p from every pint or bottle to the Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust and the racing club that carries his name, in support of people living with motor neurone disease. A light, straw-coloured blonde ale with grapefruit, lemon and orange on the nose and bright, bitter citrus over soft malt on the palate, finishing with a crisp bitterness. Light at 3.7 %; sold on draught and in bottle.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
citrusyorangemalty
citrusy
orange
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh citrus aromatics—grapefruit, lemon, and orange notes dominate the volatile profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Burrow's Blonde

◎ Appearance

Burrow's Blonde presents a pale straw colour with excellent clarity and bright, golden luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is evident and lively, creating a visually inviting pour.

pale strawclear and brightpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus aromatics—grapefruit, lemon, and orange notes dominate the volatile profile. Beneath the hop character lies a gentle, supportive malt base that adds subtle sweetness without competing. The overall impression is clean and approachable, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

grapefruit and lemonorange zestsoft malt backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and bright, with the citrus notes translating directly from aroma onto the palate. Mid-palate develops a soft, slightly sweet malt character that balances the hoppy bitterness without overwhelming the sip. The finish is marked by a clean, defining bitterness that carries through with good length.

bright citrus bitesoft malt sweetnesscrisp, lingering bitterness

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a dry, clean aftertaste and moderate finish length. Bitterness persists pleasantly without astringency, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean and drymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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