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State Park Blonde

Tennessee Brew Works
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🌍 United States · American Blonde Ale · One of 15 American Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Tennessee Brew Works' most popular beer. A clean, approachable blonde ale with light malt sweetness and gentle hop character. Named in tribute to Tennessee's 56 state parks — the ideal companion for hiking, paddling or simply sitting on a Nashville patio.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Blonde Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for State Park Blonde

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with good retention. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine headwell-carbonated

Aroma

Clean and inviting on the nose with subtle noble hop character and light citrus notes. Soft malt backbone emerges without heaviness, providing gentle bready undertones. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, with no aggressive esters or phenols.

citrus notesnoble hopsmalt sweetnessclean

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable with light malt sweetness balanced by gentle hop bitterness. The mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing without astringency, with subtle mineral notes adding definition. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the clean, balanced character to dominate.

crisp palatelight bitternessmineral charactersmooth

Finish

Dry, clean finish with no lingering sweetness or harsh edges. Aftertaste fades gracefully, leaving only refreshment and a subtle malt memory.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of State Park Blonde

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 State Park Blonde

About American Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Blonde Ale?

American 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 American Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, refreshing, crisp character as State Park Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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