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St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Blonde

McAuslan Brewing
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🌍 Canada · Blonde Ale · One of 30 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Brewed without barley, on millet, corn and rice, which gives a lighter and drier grain base than a malt blonde — cereal and a touch of honey, with less body behind it. Willamette and Saaz add herbal and floral notes and, at 15 IBU, a soft low bitterness. Pale gold and clear in the glass, quenching rather than filling, with a clean, faintly grassy finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
Hop character
floral
herbal
grassy
Malt character
honey
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Blonde

Appearance

Pale gold and crystal clear in the glass, with bright transparency throughout. A modest white head forms on the pour, settling into fine Schaumhaftung that clings delicately to the inner walls. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, creating a composed, refined visual presence.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with soft herbal and floral notes from Willamette and Saaz hops, layered beneath delicate cereal and honey undertones. The gluten-free grain base—millet, corn, and rice—yields a lighter aromatic profile than traditional malt, with a faint grassy character adding freshness. No harsh or metallic notes; the overall impression is clean and approachable.

herbalfloralhoneygrassy cereal

Taste

The palate is clean and dry, with a crisp grain-forward entry that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate brings subtle honey sweetness and soft herbal spice, while the 15 IBU bitterness arrives as a gentle, non-aggressive finish to the flavor. Body remains light and quenching throughout, allowing the Edelhopfen character to shine without overwhelming the delicate millet and corn base.

cleandry grainsoft bitternesslight-bodied

Finish

The finish is crisp and faintly grassy, fading cleanly without lingering heaviness. Aftertaste remains refreshing and dry, inviting another sip rather than coating the palate.

drygrassyclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St-Ambroise Gluten-Free 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 St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Blonde

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 clean, floral, herbal character as St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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