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La Filature Blonde

Brewpub La Filature
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🌍 France · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The sessionable anchor of La Filature's rotating tap list — brewed to please as many people as possible while breaking away from industrial French lager. Clean, fresh, and characterful. The perfect gateway beer in an industrial chic brewpub setting.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Filature Blonde

Appearance

La Filature Blonde presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence without excessive effervescence. The overall impression is clean and inviting—a beacon of refreshment in the glass.

golden, brightpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with clean, noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes without aggression. Underneath lies a soft, biscuity malt foundation that supports the hops without dominating. There is no yeast funk or oxidation; the aroma remains fresh and straightforward, an honest expression of grain and traditional ale bittering.

noble hopsbiscuit maltclean, fresh

Taste

The palate is smooth and sessionable, with a balanced malt sweetness that frames the moderate hop bitterness at 38 IBU. The mid-palate delivers a light fruit character—subtle stone fruit notes—before the bitterness builds steadily toward a dry finish. The drinking experience is crisp and refreshing without harsh edges, making it accessible while retaining complexity.

balanced, cleansubtle fruitdry, crisp finish

Finish

The finish is medium in length and pleasantly dry, with a lingering hoppy bitterness that fades gradually into a whisper of bready malt. The aftertaste remains clean, inviting another sip rather than leaving fatigue.

medium-dry finishgentle bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Filature Blonde

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 La Filature Blonde

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, refreshing, smooth-drinking character as La Filature Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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