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951 Blonde Ale

Garage Brewing Co.
United States·Blonde Ale
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Malty sweetness shows in the aroma of this golden blonde ale, while the malt flavor stays low and so does the bitterness. The body is light. A table beer at 5.3% ABV, offered year-round on draft by Garage Brewing Co. in Murrieta, California, a brewery that started in a former garage in Old Town Temecula in 2013.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
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
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready malt character—hints of grain sweetness without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 951 Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent transparency and a pale straw tint. The head forms lightly but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and moderate, presenting a clean and inviting visual presence.

golden, clearlight headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready malt character—hints of grain sweetness without heaviness. Noble hop aromatics emerge in the background, offering a gentle floral and herbal undertone. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, with no fermentation esters or sulfur notes.

bready maltsubtle noble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light malt sweetness on the entry, building a subtle grain foundation without cloyingness. Bitterness remains minimal and well-integrated, allowing the clean, slightly sweet character to remain centered. The body is featherweight, creating a smooth and quaffable mouthfeel that finishes dry.

light, sweet maltlow bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and clean, with lingering malt sweetness fading quickly into a dry, crisp conclusion. No harsh edges or residual aftertaste remain.

dry, cleanshort finish
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
78
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 Blonde Ale

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What is a Blonde Ale?

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