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Pineapple Beach

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Pineapple, a tart edge, and tropical fruit meet floral American hops and pilsner malt in this fruited blonde ale. It has 5% ABV and 20 IBU, pours pale gold, and runs as a summer seasonal from May through July. Funky Buddha brought it back in early May 2026, with six-packs and draft across the state of Florida.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 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
tropicalfruitytart
tropical
fruity
tart
floral
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent pineapple and tropical fruit notes, supported by floral American hop character that adds refinement without dominating.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pineapple Beach

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms as a thin, bright white layer with moderate retention and delicate lacing. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of the blonde ale style.

pale goldclearfine carbonationdelicate lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent pineapple and tropical fruit notes, supported by floral American hop character that adds refinement without dominating. Beneath these adjuncts, light pilsner malt provides a clean, grainy foundation that allows the fruit and florals to remain central to the aromatic experience.

pineappletropical fruitfloral hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry brings a crisp, tart edge alongside sweet pineapple and stone fruit flavors that develop across the mid-palate. The fruited character is well-integrated with a light malt sweetness and gentle bitterness from the American hops, creating a balanced, refreshing whole without excessive sweetness or hop bite.

tart fruitpineapplelight malt sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering tropical fruit notes that fade to a crisp, dry conclusion. Residual tartness provides subtle complexity without overstaying its welcome.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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