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Blondie

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A blonde summer ale with a sweet malt aroma lifted by fruity and floral notes. It drinks easily and tastes citrus-like, with orange and lemon standing out. It comes back for the summer months. At 4.6% it is slightly stronger than the brewery's year-round golden ales. It is served cask-conditioned and, like all the brewery's recipes, uses whole-leaf hops.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityorange
citrusy
fruity
orange
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
Sweet Malz notes form the foundation, underpinned by a gentle floral character from whole-leaf Edelhopfen.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blondie

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity, characteristic of the style. The cask-conditioned format produces a creamy, persistent head with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass. Moderate carbonation creates a soft, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldenclearcreamy head

◌ Aroma

Sweet Malz notes form the foundation, underpinned by a gentle floral character from whole-leaf Edelhopfen. Bright citrus—orange zest and lemon—lift above the malt sweetness, creating an approachable and summery nose without aggressive bitterness.

süßliches MalzZitrusblüteOrange

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with a restrained sweetness that allows the citrus character—orange and lemon—to shine mid-palate. Bitterness is subdued at 15 IBU, permitting the fruity and floral hop notes to dominate without sharp edges. The palate remains clean and erfrischend throughout.

orange, lemonweich malzigdezent bitter

◑ Finish

A crisp, relatively short finish that leaves behind lingering citrus notes and a subtle dry quality. The restrained bitterness fades quickly, inviting another sip rather than imposing a heavy aftertaste.

trocken-frischkurzer Abgang
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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