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Up North

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United States·Blonde Ale
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As a Blonde Ale, Up North is light and clean, with a touch of malt sweetness at 4.8% ABV. It is one of the Bosque beers that Marble is bringing back to what New Mexico remembers: quality first, with the new cans and the beer inside them standing for that commitment.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, offering gentle malt character without aggressive hop presence.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Up North

◎ Appearance

Up North presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and maintains steady retention, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. Lacing clings cleanly to the walls with each sip.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, offering gentle malt character without aggressive hop presence. A subtle sweetness emerges from the grain, while noble hop varieties contribute a light, delicate herbal undertone. The overall impression is refined and inviting rather than assertive.

delicate malt sweetnesssubtle herbal notesclean, restrained nose

◐ Taste

The palate enters with light, approachable malt sweetness balanced by minimal bitterness. Mid-palate carries a smooth, clean character with soft grain notes and a touch of biscuit undertone. Bitterness remains low and integrated, never harsh or lingering, allowing the malt foundation to remain forward.

light malt sweetnesssmooth, clean palateminimal bitternesssoft grain character

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and refreshing, with residual sweetness fading to a gentle, dry conclusion. No harsh edges or astringency remain, only a crisp, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

crisp, dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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 Blonde Ale

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What is a Blonde Ale?

Blonde 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.

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