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Sunny Day Hoppy Blond

Jopen
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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A blond with pineapple, passion fruit, mango and grapefruit in the aroma, and a light bitter finish with a fine tropical aftertaste. Amarillo, Citra and Vic Secret provide the hops, barley and oats the body. Jopen lists it as a seasonal beer, meant for sunny days, at 6.0% ABV and a bitterness of 40 EBU.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—prominent pineapple and passion fruit notes layered with ripe mango and fresh grapefruit peel.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunny Day Hoppy Blond

◎ Appearance

Sunny Day presents a bright golden hue with excellent transparency and a pale straw tone characteristic of the style. A modest white head forms and recedes cleanly, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, sustaining fine bubbles throughout.

bright goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—prominent pineapple and passion fruit notes layered with ripe mango and fresh grapefruit peel. The Amarillo, Citra, and Vic Secret hops deliver a clean, modern hop character without harshness. A subtle malty sweetness supports the aromatics without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

tropical fruitpineapple, passion fruitcitrus peelnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavours mirroring the nose and leading into a balanced, lightly grainy palate. The body is sustained by barley and oats, providing a smooth, approachable base. Bitterness emerges gradually on the mid-palate, crisp and measured at 40 IBU, never aggressive.

tropical, fruitylight grainsmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the grapefruit and mango notes persisting pleasantly. A light, clean bitterness fades gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishtropical aftertastelingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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