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Surf Ale

Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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Dry-hopped with Amarillo, this hoppy blonde carries pineapple and citrus aromas and a fruity character: Hawaii in the glass, summer in every sip. Surf Ale was one of the first beers DAVO brewed, and it has never left the line-up. At 6.4% ABV and 24 IBU, it is a fast mover in the brewery's tasting rooms.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 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
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by Amarillo hop character, delivering pronounced pineapple and citrus notes that evoke tropical fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Surf Ale

◎ Appearance

Surf Ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good schaumhaftung, leaving a fine lace pattern down the sides as you drink.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by Amarillo hop character, delivering pronounced pineapple and citrus notes that evoke tropical fruit. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a subtle malted grain foundation that provides gentle support without overshadowing the vibrant fruit expression.

pineapple aromacitrus forwardAmarillo hoptropical fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and stone fruit flavors from the dry-hop profile, followed by a light, crisp malt backbone that allows the hops to remain the focal point. Bitterness integrates smoothly at 24 IBU, offering balance rather than assertiveness, and maintains a refreshing, clean character throughout.

citrus-ledlight malt bodysmooth bitternessfruity palate

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short and clean, with lingering citrus notes fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh bitterness lingers; instead, a gentle tropical fruit memory accompanies the crisp conclusion.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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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About Blonde Ale

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