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Blondie

Pez Tortilla Brewing Co.
Spain·American Pale Ale·Rank 6 of 17 · The Best Spanish Pale Ales
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean American hop character, displaying subtle citrus notes and a light floral undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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

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

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