Bonnie & Blonde
A long-running pale ale at 4% that its maker describes as balanced. Floral and orange aromas lead to a slightly sweet, biscuity malt flavour, rounded off by a light citrus finish. Cascade hops, named for both the cask and the canned version, supply the flowery, zesty side, while the grain shows as biscuit with a little cereal sweetness. On cask the brewery lists the beer as a session pale ale.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bonnie & Blonde
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, malty, orange character as Bonnie & Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
