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Real Ale Fireman's #4 Blonde Ale

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Texas's most beloved craft blonde ale. Named after the first kegs donated to Austin firefighters. Light, crisp and refreshing with a delicate malt sweetness and gentle Noble hop finish. The Hill Country in a glass — as refreshing as a Hill Country spring.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltymineralclean
malty
mineral
clean
hoppy
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a subtle and delicate character, leading with soft malt sweetness and gentle grain notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Real Ale Fireman's #4 Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

Fireman's #4 displays a brilliant pale golden color with excellent clarity and fine transparency. A delicate white head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin lacing, reflecting the beer's light carbonation profile. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, exemplifying the classic American blonde ale aesthetic.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a subtle and delicate character, leading with soft malt sweetness and gentle grain notes. Noble hops contribute a refined, understated floral and herbal backdrop without dominating the bouquet. Light citrus undertones suggest a balanced brewing approach focused on crispness rather than aromatic intensity.

soft maltnoble hopssubtle citrusclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately crisp and clean with a light, refreshing malt base that delivers subtle bread and grain character. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance with delicate malty sweetness and restrained noble hop bitterness. The finish transitions smoothly toward dry with a smooth, effervescent quality that enhances drinkability without astringency.

crispmalty sweetlight-bodiedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with moderate length, allowing the gentle hop bitterness to fade gracefully without lingering harshly. The aftertaste remains refreshing and grain-forward, leaving a pleasant impression conducive to session drinking.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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 Blonde Ale

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What is a American Blonde Ale?

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