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Blondie

Pez Tortilla Brewing Co.
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Pez Tortilla's approachable golden ale — the counterpart to the Round IPA series. Clean, refreshing, and easy-drinking with subtle malt character and gentle American hop aromatics. The session choice at the Malasaña taproom, perfect for Madrid's long summer evenings.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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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
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blondie

Appearance

Blondie presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and even, contributing to a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with clean American hop character, displaying subtle citrus notes and a light floral undertone. Gentle malt backbone emerges underneath, contributing a faint breadiness without dominating the profile. The overall aromatics remain delicate and inviting, free from harsh alcohol or yeast notes.

American hopscitrus notessubtle malt sweetness

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a light malt foundation and restrained sweetness. Mid-palate develops gentle citrus hop flavors balanced against a clean, bready malt character. Bitterness sits at a moderate 38 IBU—noticeable but never aggressive, creating an easy-drinking session beer that remains refreshing through the sip.

light bodybalanced bitternesscrisp finish

Finish

The finish fades cleanly with minimal residual sweetness, leaving behind a dry, slightly hoppy aftertaste. A subtle citrus character persists briefly before the palate returns to neutral.

drycitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blondie

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 Blondie

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, refreshing, smooth-drinking character as Blondie will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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