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Molson Export

Molson
Canada·Blonde Ale
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Molson Export is a classic Canadian blonde ale from Molson, Canada's storied brewing heritage since 1786. This light-bodied ale presents a pale golden hue with a crisp, clean aroma and subtle grain notes that speak to its straightforward malt bill. The flavor profile is smooth and refreshing with gentle malt sweetness, a touch of bread character, and a dry, unobtrusive finish that makes it highly sessionable.

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
citrusy
honey
wheat
Aroma
The nose is straightforward and inviting, leading with clean grain and subtle malt sweetness that suggests a simple, well-balanced malt bill.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Molson Export

◎ Appearance

Molson Export presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, persistent collar with modest lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence characteristic of the North American blonde ale style.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is straightforward and inviting, leading with clean grain and subtle malt sweetness that suggests a simple, well-balanced malt bill. Faint bread and wheat notes emerge with time, while noble hop character remains restrained—present but never assertive. There is no phenolic or esters-driven complexity; the aroma speaks to restraint and drinkability.

clean grainsubtle maltbread notesrestrained hops

◐ Taste

Entry is light and smooth, with a gentle malt sweetness that develops into bread and wheat character through the mid-palate. Bitterness is minimal at 22 IBU, allowing the malt-forward profile to dominate without any sharp edges. A faint citrus hint appears in the background, adding dimension without demanding attention.

smooth entrylight bodybready sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and unobtrusive, with the malt sweetness fading cleanly and leaving no lingering residue. This clean departure reinforces the beer's session-friendly character and invites another sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
72
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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