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Ska True Blonde Ale

Ska Brewing Company
United States·American Blonde Ale
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Durango's everyday beer. Light, crisp and golden with a delicate malt sweetness and gentle hop bitterness. Simple, honest and very well made — the blonde ale of the San Juan Mountains.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose is subtle and inviting, leading with soft grain and bready malt notes with a hint of floral character from the gentle hop profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ska True Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

True Blonde Ale presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of the style. A delicate white head forms with modest retention, while vibrant carbonation creates a lively effervescence throughout the glass.

goldenbrilliant claritywhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and inviting, leading with soft grain and bready malt notes with a hint of floral character from the gentle hop profile. Clean yeast character supports the composition without dominating, creating an approachable and honest aromatic experience.

grainbreadfloral hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with a delicate malty sweetness that provides character without heaviness. The mid-palate showcases smooth grain flavors with subtle bread notes, while gentle hop bitterness (18 IBU) provides balance without assertiveness, leading to a dry finish.

crispsmooth maltlight bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent drinkability, leaving a subtle grain impression without lingering bitterness. This is an expertly crafted everyday ale that finishes exactly as intended.

cleandrycrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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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