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Bon Poison Blonde

Brasserie Bon Poison
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🌍 France · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bon Poison Blonde

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 Bon Poison Blonde

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, crisp, hoppy character as Bon Poison Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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