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Chemu Blonde

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Chemu's flagship blonde — unfiltered and unpasteurized with clean fermentation and subtle Mediterranean citrus character. The quintessential Cagliari craft beer: straightforward, honest, and utterly drinkable.

ABV
5%
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
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
mineral
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, straightforward malt notes underpinned by subtle Mediterranean citrus—orange zest and light lemon notes emerge without aggressive hop assertiveness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chemu Blonde

◎ Appearance

Chemu Blonde presents a pale golden hue with visible cloudiness from its unfiltered character. The head forms quickly and persists with a fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation lifts the suspended yeast matter, creating an inviting and honest visual presentation typical of traditional craft conditioning.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, straightforward malt notes underpinned by subtle Mediterranean citrus—orange zest and light lemon notes emerge without aggressive hop assertiveness. A gentle yeasty undertone adds depth, while mineral minerality in the background suggests clean fermentation and water quality. The overall impression is dry and inviting, with no phenolic or solvent character.

citrus zestclean maltmineral notessubtle yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light malts foundation supporting moderate hop bitterness that builds gradually. Mid-palate reveals the citrus character more clearly—orange and grapefruit pith—balanced by a dry, mineral backbone. Bitterness lingers at around 38 IBU without harshness, allowing the malt sweetness to remain understated and the yeast character to provide subtle complexity.

crisp, drycitrus, hoppymoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with the hop bitterness gradually fading into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or astringency remains—just the honest, drinkable character the brewery intended.

dry aftertastemedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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