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Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale

F.X. Matt Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Blonde Ale · One of 34 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale is a summer seasonal built on a traditional blonde ale with blueberries. Wheat malt and oats give a light golden haze and a medium-light body, and the hop bitterness is kept low so that the fruit comes forward. Fresh blueberry leads, carried by soft, grainy malt from the wheat and oats, before a clean and dry finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
U.S. Open Beer Championship
American-Style Fruit Beer – Blueberry
Best of Mid-Atlantic · 2025
United States Beer Tasting Championship
Blonde Ale
Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (American-Style Fruit Beer – Blueberry)
Best of Mid-Atlantic — United States Beer Tasting Championship (Blonde Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with a light haze from wheat malt and oats, creating a soft, inviting visual character. The head is modest but persistent, with delicate lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's bright, summery presentation.

pale goldenlight hazefine lacing

Aroma

Fresh blueberry leads the nose, bright and unmistakable, supported by soft, grainy notes from wheat and oats. The hop character is restrained, allowing the fruit to occupy the foreground without herbaceous competition. A clean, malty sweetness underpins the profile, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

fresh blueberrywheat grainsoft malt sweetness

Taste

Berry fruit dominates the palate from the first sip, with blueberry carrying through the mid-palate in a refreshing, natural manner. The wheat and oat malt provides a light, slightly creamy body that balances the fruit without heaviness. Hop bitterness is intentionally subdued at 18 IBU, allowing the finish to remain clean and dry rather than assertive.

berry-forwardlight bodygentle bitternessclean palate

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with blueberry and grain fading in a linear, uncluttered manner. No lingering sweetness or astringency interrupts the clean departure from the glass.

drycrisp finish
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale

About Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Blonde Ale?

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 Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, berry, wheat character as Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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