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Blueberry Ale

Blue Point Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Fruit Ale · One of 2 Fruit Ales in hopIQ

A golden ale with a real blueberry heart — not syrupy, not candy-shop sweet, just the actual berry doing its thing. Light, wheat-influenced body, gentle floral hops, and a jammy blueberry note that carries through without ever taking over. Blue Point's summer session standard for two decades. Approachable in the best way.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
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

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Ale.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
bready
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blueberry Ale

Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and persists with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The light straw color and translucent body signal its session-friendly character.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacingcrisp carbonation

Aroma

Fresh blueberry dominates the nose—jammy and ripe without confectionery heaviness. Beneath lies a gentle floral hop character and soft wheat notes that add depth without asserting themselves. The overall impression is fruity and approachable, with no harsh alcohol presence.

blueberry, jammyfloral hopswheat, soft maltclean, inviting

Taste

Blueberry carries through on the palate with natural fruit character that feels integrated rather than added. The light, wheat-influenced body develops a creamy smoothness mid-palate, balanced by restrained bitterness. Subtle sweetness rounds the profile without becoming cloying, letting the berry notes shine through.

blueberry forwardlight, creamy bodylow bitternesssmooth, balanced

Finish

Medium-short and clean, with the berry note fading into a dry, slightly bready aftertaste. The finish leaves a refreshing quality that invites another sip rather than lingering heavily.

dry, cleanrefreshingberry echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blueberry Ale

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Blueberry Ale

About Fruit Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Ale?

Fruit 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 Fruit Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same berry, refreshing, fruity character as Blueberry Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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