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Blond 11

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Blond 11 is a top-fermented pale ale that the brewery sets at eleven degrees Stammwürze, the Czech way of naming strength. It tastes of grapefruit, mandarin and orange, and smells fresh and floral. Czech Kazbek hops give the flavour, American Summit and Cascade the aroma. The shop presents it as a gentle way into top-fermented beer, and it is sold unfiltered.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyorangefloral
citrusy
orange
floral
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and mandarin lead, supported by a clean herbal and floral backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blond 11

◎ Appearance

Blond 11 presents a pale golden hue with a light straw tint, true to its 7 SRM specification. The unfiltered character lends a subtle haze that catches the light softly. A modest white head forms and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving fine traces of lacing down the sides.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazymoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and mandarin lead, supported by a clean herbal and floral backdrop. Kazbek hops contribute structure, while Summit and Cascade offer a crisp, fresh quality that feels inviting rather than assertive. A light malt foundation sits beneath, providing gentle sweetness without dominance.

citrus-forwardfloral, herbalfresh, clean

◐ Taste

The palate delivers straightforward citrus character, with orange and grapefruit developing steadily from the first sip. Moderate bitterness at 29 IBU integrates smoothly, creating balance rather than intensity. The body remains light and crisp, allowing the hop-driven flavours to shine while a restrained malt sweetness anchors the profile without heaviness.

orange, grapefruitbalanced bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus notes fading cleanly into a subtle herbaceous aftertaste. No lingering astringency or roughness; instead, a gentle hop character persists briefly before dissipating.

dry, cleancitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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About American Pale Ale

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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.

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