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Chemu Blonde

Birrificio Artigianale Chemu
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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
mineral
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Chemu Blonde

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 Chemu Blonde

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 clean, crisp, hoppy character as Chemu Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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