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Funky Buddha Floridian

Funky Buddha Brewery
United States·American Blonde Ale
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A crisp, approachable Florida blonde ale for craft converts. Light malt sweetness, gentle hop bitterness and high carbonation — designed for the Florida outdoor lifestyle.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and inviting, leading with soft noble hop character and subtle citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Funky Buddha Floridian

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and bright light transmission. The head forms quickly from vigorous carbonation and shows fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. Fine bubbles rise steadily, indicating high carbonation typical of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and inviting, leading with soft noble hop character and subtle citrus notes. Light bready and grainy Malz undertones emerge underneath, creating a clean, approachable aromatic profile without aggression or heavy adjunct character.

noble hopscitrus notesgrainy sweetnessclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light Malz sweetness and a gentle, refined hop bitterness that never dominates. Mid-palate displays crisp acidity balanced against faint bready notes, while the finish remains clean and mineral-driven. The carbonation amplifies the refreshing quality throughout.

light sweetgentle bitternesscrisp aciditymineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry, and pleasantly clean with no lingering harshness. A subtle citrus note fades quickly, leaving only dryness and mineral character on the palate.

dry finishshort lingering
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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 American Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Blonde Ale?

American Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Blonde Ale

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