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Blonde Eagle Ale

49th State Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Spruce Tip Blonde Ale · One of 1 Spruce Tip Blonde Ales in hopIQ

A blonde ale finished with handpicked Alaskan spruce tips — the northern-forest cousin of a saison, quietly evergreen but never medicinal. Sweet wildflower-honey undertones, subtle citrus and red-berry lift from the spruce, and a smooth, approachable finish. Alaska in a bottle, done delicately.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Spruce Tip Blonde Ale.
Hop character
floral
citrusy
earthy
herbal
Malt character
honey
bready
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Eagle Ale

Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and visible, supporting delicate lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Light catches the color cleanly, revealing the beer's bright, approachable character.

pale goldenclearfine white headbrisk carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh floral and wildflower-honey notes, grounded by subtle herbal and evergreen character from the Alaskan spruce tips. Gentle citrus and berry lift emerge on closer inspection, while a soft bready maltiness anchors the profile. The spruce is inviting without turning medicinal or sharp.

floral, honeyfresh spruce, herbalsubtle citrus, red berrybready malt

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with honeyed sweetness balanced by the gentle botanical presence of spruce. Mid-palate stays light and smooth, allowing citrus and berry character to weave through without dominating. Bitterness remains restrained at 19 IBU, never harsh, finishing with earthy and herbal notes that feel natural rather than added.

honey sweetnesslight, smoothcrisp, refreshingrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering floral and herbal impressions fading gracefully. Aftertaste carries a whisper of spruce and bready malt without any astringency.

clean, drylingering floral-herbal
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blonde Eagle 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 Blonde Eagle Ale

About Spruce Tip Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Spruce Tip Blonde Ale?

Spruce Tip Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Spruce Tip Blonde Ale

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

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