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Timothy Taylor's Blonde

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A pale golden session ale that moves between straw and amber in the glass, built for refreshment without ceremony. The nose catches floral and citrus at once—grapefruit and the bright snap of orange zest—while the sip unfolds that same citrus thread across the tongue, zesty and slightly spiced. The finish turns aromatic and hoppy, clean and dry, with the carbonation lifting the whole thing into aperitif territory. At 3.8%, it's a beer for the late afternoon or early evening, when you want flavour that doesn't weigh.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
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
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
orange
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and orange zest—layered over delicate floral notes that give the beer an aperitif character.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Timothy Taylor's Blonde

◎ Appearance

A pale golden ale that shifts between straw and light amber as it moves in the glass. The head forms with moderate retention, displaying fine Schaumkleiden that persist through the drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, catching the light with bright, active bubbles.

pale goldenstraw to amberfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and orange zest—layered over delicate floral notes that give the beer an aperitif character. Beneath lies a subtle spiced thread, suggesting noble hop work rather than aggressive bittering. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without heavy malt or yeast presence.

citrus, grapefruitfloral, orange zestspiced Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, the citrus carrying directly onto the palate with a zesty snap. The mid-palate remains dry and hoppy, with moderate bitterness (38 IBU) providing structure without domination, while faint spice complements the citrus thread. Malz character stays restrained, allowing the hop profile and refreshment to lead.

zesty citrusdry, hoppycrisp, light body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and aromatic, drying quickly with the carbonation lifting any residual sweetness. A lingering hoppy dryness and faint spice persist, making this a natural choice for the late afternoon when sessionability matters.

dry, cleanhoppy linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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