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Salty Crew

Coronado Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Blonde Ale · One of 39 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Salty Crew has been part of the core range since 2019 and was conceived as an uncomplicated boat beer. It is built on a simple pale malt profile with German hops, giving a light golden ale with a soft bready note, a touch of cracker and a faint grassy, herbal hop accent. The body is light and the carbonation lively, which keeps the beer crisp. Bitterness is low, and the finish is short, clean and dry.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Silver · 2020
Great American Beer Festival
Golden or Blonde Ale
Bronze · 2025
Great American Beer Festival
Golden or Blonde Ale
★Silver — Great American Beer Festival (Golden or Blonde Ale)
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival (Golden or Blonde Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Salty Crew

◎ Appearance

A light golden ale with bright clarity and a pale straw hue. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing. Lively carbonation is visible throughout, creating a crisp and inviting visual presence.

light goldenbright, clearpersistent foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, bready malt notes underscored by a gentle pale grain sweetness. German hops contribute a faint grassy and herbal character without dominating the profile. The overall aromatic impression remains delicate and approachable, inviting rather than assertive.

soft breadinesspale maltgentle herbal hopunderstated

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and light, with a subtle cracker malt foundation that builds softly across the palate. A touch of grain sweetness balances the faint grassy hop accent, while low bitterness keeps the beer refreshing and easy-drinking. The malt character remains the focal point, providing structure without heaviness.

light, drycracker maltlow bitternesssoft grain sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is short, clean, and dry, with no lingering sweetness or hop burn. A gentle herbal trace fades quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short, cleanbone-dryrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Salty Crew

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 Salty Crew

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

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