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Labatt 50

Labatt Brewing Company
Canada·Blonde Ale
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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
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
wheat
mineral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with soft grain and bready notes characteristic of the Malz bill.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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