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Blind Tiger Pale Ale

Blind Tiger Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Topeka's everyday Pale Ale — citrus and floral hop character in a clean, balanced frame. Blind Tiger Pale Ale has been poured at the Kansas Avenue brewpub since 1995: the honest pint of Kansas's state capital.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blind Tiger Pale Ale

Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that leave a delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, giving the beer a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and floral hop notes that are clean and assertive without being aggressive. Beneath the hop character lies a soft, understated malt backbone with a faint grain sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and approachable, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

citrus hopfloral notesgrain sweetnessclean and bright

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a pronounced but measured bitterness from noble-style hops. The mid-palate maintains a lean, clean frame where citrus and floral characters shine without muddiness. A restrained malt presence provides stability and slight sweetness, preventing the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

balanced bitternesscitrus forwardclean palatelean malt

Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with lingering hop bitterness fading gradually. No rough edges or astringency remain—the aftertaste is clean and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishhoppy aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blind Tiger Pale Ale

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 Blind Tiger Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, hoppy, floral character as Blind Tiger Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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