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United States · American Blonde Ale · 5.2% ABV
65%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Ska True Blonde Ale if you want a fuller malt backbone with more personality,
Yorkshire Terrier if you want something lighter and more approachable.
Both sit at the same IBU count (20), so bitterness won't be your deciding factor—it's really about that extra ABV point giving Ska more weight and presence. Yorkshire Terrier's lower alcohol makes it the easier-drinking choice, especially if you're settling in for a longer session.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body and bitterness match within Δ 1. Ska True Blonde Ale runs a touch livelier in texture (Δ 3). Yorkshire Terrier brings a distinct citrusy note that Ska True Blonde Ale doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 1
Sweetness
Δ 2
Situations
In words
Ska True Blonde Ale
Ska True Blonde Ale hits different than standard blonde ales—there's actual grain sweetness here, a touch of caramel maltiness that keeps it from being thin. You get some subtle toasted notes on the finish, nothing loud, but enough to remind you this isn't just a vehicle for lager simplicity. At 5.2%, it's got enough backbone to feel like a real beer without being heavy.
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier drinks like a golden ale should—crisp, clean, with just enough malt sweetness to keep things interesting without any graininess. It's delicate in a way that feels intentional, not lacking. The lower ABV means you're tasting pure brewing skill rather than alcohol heat, and it finishes dry enough that another sip feels earned.
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Texture
Δ 3
Only Ska True Blonde Ale
Shared character
Only Yorkshire Terrier