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Honey Blonde Ale

Central Waters Brewing Company
United States·Blonde Ale
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A floral bouquet leads this blonde, brewed in the tradition of a cream ale. Real Wisconsin honey goes into the brew alongside caramel malt and red wheat, and Cascade and Northern Brewer provide the hops. It comes in at 4.5% ABV and 16 IBU. A year-round beer from Amherst, Wisconsin, where every brew uses solar-heated water.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralhoneycaramel
floral
honey
caramel
wheat
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced floral character, layered beneath which Wisconsin honey suggests gentle sweetness without cloying.
also:malty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honey Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving thin streaks of lacing down the glass as it settles. Light catches the beer cleanly, suggesting an approachable, uncomplicated visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced floral character, layered beneath which Wisconsin honey suggests gentle sweetness without cloying. Cascade and Northern Brewer hops contribute a subtle herbal and citrus undertone, while soft caramel Malz notes round out the back. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no single component dominating.

floralhoney forwardherbal hopscaramel Malz

◐ Taste

The palate enters with smooth, creamy mouthfeel from the red wheat, followed by gentle honey and caramel sweetness in the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 16 IBU, allowing the floral and malty backbone to remain center stage. The finish is clean and crisp, with a light, refreshing quality throughout.

creamy wheathoney-caramel balancesoft bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering honey and light Malz aftertaste. The beer fades gently without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

honey fadelight maltyrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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