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Blind Tiger Pale Ale

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppyfloral
clean
hoppy
floral
citrusy
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and floral hop notes that are clean and assertive without being aggressive.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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About American Pale Ale

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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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