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Fonio A Friend

United States·American Blonde Ale
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An American blonde ale brewed with fonio, an ancient grain with thousands of years of history, and Nelson hops that lay a Sauvy B aroma over a dry, light ale. The nose is slightly herbal, and at 5.0% ABV the body stays light on the palate. It comes out of Sixpoint's original Mad Scientist laboratory in a super small batch.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalcleanfloral
herbal
clean
floral
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with herbal and floral notes from Nelson hops, layered with a subtle Sauvignon Blanc-like character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fonio A Friend

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The white head settles to a thin collar with delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drink. Visual presentation is clean and inviting, typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbal and floral notes from Nelson hops, layered with a subtle Sauvignon Blanc-like character. Beneath lies a gentle malt sweetness and clean grain impression from the fonio base, with no harsh phenolics or yeast esters.

herbalfloralSauvignon Blanc characterclean grain

◐ Taste

Crisp and dry on the palate, with light body and refreshing character. The fonio grain contributes a bready, slightly nutty quality in the mid-palate, while Nelson hops deliver restrained bitterness and herbal spice. Clean finish with minimal sweetness.

drycrispherbal spicelight-bodied

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish that remains clean and refreshing. The aftertaste is dry with lingering herbal notes and no cloying residue.

dry aftertasteherbal lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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About American Blonde Ale

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