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Bon Poison Blonde

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The approachable entry point to the Bon Poison range — a clean, well-made blonde with British pub-ale character and French craft sensibility. Accessible and flavorful, perfectly suited to introducing Metz residents to craft beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
fruity
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, herbal hop character balanced by soft malty notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bon Poison Blonde

◎ Appearance

Pale golden colour with bright clarity and fine carbonation. A dense white head forms quickly and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance characteristic of well-executed pale ales.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, herbal hop character balanced by soft malty notes. Subtle citrus and fruity esters emerge alongside a light bready backdrop, creating an approachable profile without aggressive aromatics. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, suggesting careful yeast management.

herbal hopssoft maltcitrus notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and clean on entry, with moderate malt sweetness providing body and balance. Noble hop bitterness builds gradually through the mid-palate without dominating, while subtle citrus and bread flavours add complexity. The finish is smooth and refreshing, with pleasant but not aggressive bitterness lingering gently.

crisp entrybalanced bitternessmalt sweetnesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a refreshing, medium-length aftertaste. Noble hop bitterness fades cleanly without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

refreshing fadeclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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

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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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