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Parkhouse Blonde Ale

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Packed full of citrus, herbal spice and a refined bitterness, built around the Sasquatch hop, a local homegrown hero. A Blonde Ale at 5.0% ABV and 30 IBU, poured at the brewery's own brewpub in Vancouver, a heritage building from 1930 that began as a social sports pavilion. The beers here are a tribute to the park.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
citrusyherbalhoppy
citrusy
herbal
hoppy
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—derived from the Sasquatch hop's aromatic character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Parkhouse Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue that catches light with clarity and vibrancy. The head forms with modest density and displays solid Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation presents as fine and steady, creating a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldenclear and brightstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—derived from the Sasquatch hop's aromatic character. Underneath sits a delicate herbal spice that suggests light herbaceous and floral undertones. The Malz contribution remains restrained, allowing the hop expression to dominate without aggressive resinous intensity.

citrus zestherbal spicesubtle floral notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with bright citrus flavors echoing the aroma. The mid-palate develops a refined bitterness—balanced at 30 IBU—that integrates herbal and slightly peppery qualities without dominating. Malz backbone provides modest sweetness and a light, grainy foundation that keeps the overall impression crisp and erfrischend.

bright citrusbalanced bitternessherbal peppery

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, dry and clean, with lingering citrus and herbal notes fading into a subtle bitter afterglow. The beer concludes with a refreshing quality that invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus fadeherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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 Blonde Ale

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