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Labatt 50

Labatt Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Blonde Ale · One of 13 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Labatt 50 is a classic Canadian North American Blonde Ale brewed by Labatt Brewing Company since 1950. It presents a pale golden hue with a crisp, clean aroma and subtle malty sweetness. The flavor profile is straightforward and approachable, featuring light grain notes with minimal hop bitterness, finishing dry and refreshing with excellent drinkability.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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 Blonde Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Labatt 50

Appearance

Labatt 50 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with moderate density and dissipates steadily, leaving light lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclearmoderate head

Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with soft grain and bready notes characteristic of the Malz bill. Light mineral undertones emerge with gentle wheat impressions, while hop presence remains restrained and neutral. The overall aromatics are approachable without competing complexities.

grain-forwardbreadyclean and neutral

Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with a smooth mouthfeel and subtle malty sweetness that builds across the mid-palate. Grain and wheat notes provide a straightforward foundation, while minimal hop bitterness (22 IBU) creates balance without assertiveness. The finish arrives dry and clean, with light mineral minerality lingering briefly.

light-bodieddry finishsubtle sweetness

Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying cleanly on the palate with fading grain impressions. Aftertaste remains refreshing and uncluttered, inviting another sip.

crisp departurerefreshing aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Labatt 50

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 Labatt 50

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 light, clean, crisp character as Labatt 50 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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