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Blonde

Timothy Taylor's Brewery
United Kingdom·Blonde Ale
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Blonde is a hoppy session beer at 3.8%, malty underneath, with a slight hint of honey and a faint citrus note, and it goes down easily. It is brewed at the Knowle Spring brewery in Keighley, where Timothy Taylor's uses its own spring water, Golden Promise malted barley, whole-leaf hops and its own Taylor's Taste yeast.

ABV
3.8%
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
hoppymaltyhoney
hoppy
malty
honey
citrusy
clean
Aroma
Fresh, herbaceous hop character leads the nose, supported by a soft, grainy Malz foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the pour. Excellent head retention with delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh, herbaceous hop character leads the nose, supported by a soft, grainy Malz foundation. Subtle honey notes emerge beneath, with a faint citrus whisper that adds complexity without dominating. The aromatic profile remains clean and inviting, reflective of the brewery's house yeast character.

herbaceous hopsgrainy Malzsoft honeylight citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with pronounced hoppy character balanced by malty sweetness and a delicate honey undertone. Mid-palate develops a crisp, citrus-tinged brightness that keeps the beer refreshing without harshness. Moderate bitterness (15 IBU) provides structure without overwhelming the light body.

hoppy, maltyhoney sweetnesscitrus brightnessclean finish

◑ Finish

Dry, clean conclusion with lingering citrus and hop notes fading gracefully. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry, cleanlingering hops
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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