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Cornish Blonde

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Cornish Blonde is a 5% wheat beer, listed as a Kristallweizen, brewed with wheat malt and a blend of English and American hops and finishing on citrus. Its idea is a summery one: the beer is described as inspired by summer, and it is poured on cask in pubs as well as sold in 440 ml cans.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
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
wheatcitrusyhoppy
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
clean
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright wheat grain character, complemented by pronounced citrus notes—lemon and subtle orange zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cornish Blonde

◎ Appearance

Cornish Blonde presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity characteristic of a Kristallweizen. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving a delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, appropriate for a cask and canned summer ale.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright wheat grain character, complemented by pronounced citrus notes—lemon and subtle orange zest. Noble hop aromatics contribute a clean, refined spice that sits beneath the grain. The overall impression is crisp and summery, with minimal yeast-driven esters typical of the Kristallweizen style.

wheat graincitrus zestnoble hop spiceclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness and a bready undertone, balanced by assertive citrus flavors that develop mid-palate. Hop bitterness is restrained but present, contributing structure without dominating the flavor profile. The beer maintains a light body and refreshing character throughout, with a crisp, dry sensation that invites continued sipping.

wheat maltcitrus forwardbalanced bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately brief, with lingering citrus and a subtle hoppy dryness. No residual sweetness remains, allowing the crispness to define the closing impression.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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About Kristallweizen

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