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Crew Republic Brewery
Germany·Blonde Ale
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Positively hoppy and refreshing: a blonde ale at 4.9 % and 22 IBU. It is hopped with Tradition, Citra, Cascade, Comet and Amarillo, and the malt bill uses pilsner, Munich and crystal malt. The brewery calls it a tribute to summer: grilling by the Isar, friends, sun and mountains. A beer for exactly those days.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusycaramel
hoppy
citrusy
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Citra and Amarillo hops—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—complemented by herbal and slightly floral undertones from Cascade and Comet.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Easy

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain good lacing on the glass throughout the pour.

golden-yellowclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Citra and Amarillo hops—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—complemented by herbal and slightly floral undertones from Cascade and Comet. A subtle malt base of pilsner and Munich provides a light, grainy foundation without overwhelming the aromatic hops.

citrus-forwardherbal-floralhop-drivenclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing hop character that emphasizes citrus and herbal complexity. Mid-palate reveals a gentle caramel sweetness from the crystal malt, which balances the moderate bitterness (22 IBU) without creating heaviness. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes and a light, pleasant hop resin character.

hoppycitrusybalanced sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with a crisp, refreshing fade. The aftertaste lingers with subtle citrus and a light herbal dryness that invites the next sip.

crisprefreshingdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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