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Pineapple Blonde

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Pineapple Blonde is a blonde ale from NOLA Brewing in the Irish Channel of New Orleans, where the flagship is NOLA Blonde. The brewery also runs a taproom barn with live music on weekends and a kitchen for New York-style pizza at its Tchoupitoulas Street location.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicalclean
fruity
tropical
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical and stone-fruit notes, anchored by the addition of pineapple.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pineapple Blonde

◎ Appearance

Pineapple Blonde presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with bright clarity and good transparency. The head forms with modest retention and displays fine, delicate lacing as it settles. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence typical of a session ale.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical and stone-fruit notes, anchored by the addition of pineapple. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, clean Malz character without assertive grain tones. Noble hops provide a light, grainy floral backdrop that does not dominate, allowing the fruity adjunct character to remain the focal point.

tropical pineapplestone fruitclean grainsoft floral

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with pineapple and tropical fruit flavors immediately apparent on the palate. Mid-palate maintains an elegant balance between fruity sweetness and a subtle, supporting Malz foundation. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, finishing clean without astringency or cloying residue.

pineapple forwardsmooth palategentle bitternesswell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with tropical fruit notes lingering briefly before fading into a dry, clean aftertaste. No harsh or lingering sweetness; the beer leaves the palate ready for another sip.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Pineapple Blonde

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