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Etna Blonde

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Birrificio Etneo's flagship — a clean, refreshing blonde ale brewed with Etna spring water and Sicilian barley. The volcanic mineral character of Etna's water gives the beer a distinctive freshness. The most accessible beer from Catania's pioneer craft brewery.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmineralmalty
clean
mineral
malty
hoppy
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, mineral-forward notes from Etna's volcanic spring water, followed by subtle herbal and floral hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Etna Blonde

◎ Appearance

Etna Blonde presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, mineral-forward notes from Etna's volcanic spring water, followed by subtle herbal and floral hop character. Soft malt undertones provide a light, bready foundation without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no phenolic or yeast-driven elements.

mineral waterlight herbal hopsbready malz

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and crisp on entry, with a light-to-medium body carried by soft malt sweetness and mineral character from the brewing water. Moderate noble hop bitterness (38 IBU) arrives mid-palate without harshness, balancing the delicate malt profile. The finish trends dry, with the hop bitterness gradually receding.

crisp, cleannoble bitternessmineral backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading smoothly with residual mineral dryness and a whisper of hop resin. No astringency or sticky sweetness lingers.

dry finishmineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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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.

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