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Blonde Ale

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Blonde Ale is the blonde ale of Sacromonte 1598, a craft brewery near Granada in Andalusia, Spain. It is listed as a draft beer at the brewery's Granada taproom, alongside the Pale Ale, the amber lager Flamenca and the Helles-style lager Gamberra.

Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
Clean and understated on the nose, with soft malty undertones and a hint of gentle noble hop spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, short-lived white head. The beer shows moderate carbonation with delicate, steady bubbles rising through a transparent body. Lacing is minimal but defined, clinging lightly to the glass walls.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Clean and understated on the nose, with soft malty undertones and a hint of gentle noble hop spice. The aroma is restrained and approachable, revealing subtle grain sweetness without aggressive hop character. A faint floral note emerges on closer inspection, typical of low-IBU European noble varieties.

soft maltnoble hop spicefloral hintclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light, slightly sweet malt flavors balanced by modest bitterness that remains in the background. Mid-palate reveals a smooth, crisp character with gentle grain notes and a refined dryness that builds gradually. Finish is clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

light malt sweetnessmodest bitternesssmooth crispdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, refreshing aftertaste that lingers pleasantly without becoming heavy. The beer concludes with a dry, malty echo that encourages another sip.

clean dryrefreshingmalty echo
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
76
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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