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Porch Spiders

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Sprightly and tropical: extra light pilsner malt forms the base, and the New Zealand hops Motueka, Nelson Sauvin and Nectaron add tropical flavours that the brewery likens to a tangled web ensnaring the taste buds. This pale ale is brewed at Blind Tiger in Topeka, Kansas, whose brewhouse stands beside the dining room.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—peach and apricot—carried by the Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, and Nectaron hops.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Porch Spiders

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a modest white head that settles to a thin collar with fine lacing. The beer displays bright carbonation, with steady effervescence rising through the glass. Light catches the liquid with a luminous quality characteristic of its pale Pilsner malt base.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—peach and apricot—carried by the Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, and Nectaron hops. A subtle herbal undertone and green-fruit character weave through, with only gentle malt support in the background. The aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with no off-notes.

stone fruittropical, herbalgrassy undertonedelicate malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and juicy, with tropical and citrus notes dominating the mid-palate. A restrained bitterness (36 IBU) keeps the beer balanced without dominating; the malt remains deliberately soft and supportive rather than sweet. The finish is crisp and clean, with no residual heaviness.

juicy, tropicalcitrus-forwardrestrained bitternesslight, clean malt

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and refreshing, fading to a dry, herbaceous whisper. The beer leaves the palate clean and ready for another sip.

dry, herbaceousquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
73
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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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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