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Bumblebee

Blackfoot River Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
floral
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bumblebee

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 Bumblebee

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 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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