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Firestone 805

Firestone Walker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Blonde Ale · One of 2 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Named after the Central Coast area code. California's most popular craft beer — light, crisp and approachable with a clean malt character and gentle hop finish. The everyday outdoor beer of the California coast.

ABV
4.7%
IBU
20
SRM
pale golden3

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
87%
refreshing
87%
light
75%
malty
50%
smooth
50%
wheat
38%
dry
25%
citrus
13%

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About Blonde Ale

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What is a Blonde Ale?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Firestone 805

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Firestone 805

Appearance

Firestone 805 presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a pristine appearance characteristic of the style. A white, creamy head forms readily and maintains good retention, while the carbonation displays as fine, persistent bubbles throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is delicate and inviting, leading with subtle grain and light breadiness from the clean malt base. Gentle citrus notes peek through alongside a whisper of noble hops, creating an approachable and non-intimidating aromatic profile that won't overpower casual drinkers.

grain forwardsubtle citruslight breadgentle hops

Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean maltiness that provides a soft, approachable entry without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals a smooth grain character with light bread notes, while the low IBU (20) ensures only a gentle, dry hop bitterness that finishes clean without astringency.

crisp maltsmoothlight bodygentle bitterness

Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry and clean, with the effervescence providing a lively, palate-cleansing quality. Any lingering notes fade gracefully, leaving minimal aftertaste and an inviting sensation that encourages another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
aroma
76
taste
82
appearance
84
finish
85
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