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Bumblebee

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Blackfoot River's flagship pale ale — bright floral and citrus hop character over a clean malt base. Named for the wildlife around the Blackfoot River valley, immortalised by Norman Maclean in A River Runs Through It. A quintessential Montana porch beer.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Floral hop character dominates the nose, with distinct citrus notes that suggest grapefruit and lime zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bumblebee

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber in color with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head rises quickly and maintains a thin, persistent collar with fine lacing along the glass. A visually approachable beer that suggests freshness and careful handling.

golden-amberclearpersistent lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Floral hop character dominates the nose, with distinct citrus notes that suggest grapefruit and lime zest. The malt base contributes a clean, understated sweetness without any oxidative or harsh grain character. A straightforward and inviting profile that balances refinement with accessibility.

floral hopscitrus zestclean maltbright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft citrus and herbal hop flavors that sit atop a lean malt sweetness. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate at 38 IBU, providing structure without aggression. The finish drives toward dryness with a gentle, lingering hop spice that leaves the mouth crisp and eager for the next sip.

herbal hopscitrus forwardmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium fade with clean, dry characteristics. The aftertaste echoes floral and citrus notes without sweetness or astringency, leaving no residual heaviness.

dryclean finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, hoppy, clean character as Bumblebee will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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