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Blonde Eagle Ale

49th State Brewing Company
United States·Spruce Tip Blonde Ale·Rank 22 of 50 · The Best American Pale Ales
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoneyearthy
floral
honey
earthy
herbal
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh floral and wildflower-honey notes, grounded by subtle herbal and evergreen character from the Alaskan spruce tips.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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 Spruce Tip Blonde Ale

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What is a Spruce Tip Blonde Ale?

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