Tag Archives: blonde ale

SHINER BLONDE

One small step above typical Shiner mediocrity. Middling citric effervescence pleats corn-sugared crystal malting and sweet bubble-gummy midst of crisp straw-hued lightweight. Faint orange-peach-grapefruit conflux moistens toned-down grassy hop bittering for adequate summery session beer. Minor phenol astringency drags down backend.

HIK BLOND

Pour thin gold-hazed moderate body slowly or risk overt carbonation. Cat urine aroma, astringent alcohol smudge, and murky yeast funk bring off-putting opulence to dry pepper-spiced raw-honeyed citric-soured white wine billow. Tart lemonade, green apple, and white grape illusions underscore mild orange peel serenade. But putrid odorous opening spells trouble.

PORTSMOUTH DIRTY BLONDE ALE

More sour than sweet in 4-month old bottled version, fizz-popped hazy golden moderate body brings tart lemon peel bittering to floral, herbal, and grassy hops. At midst, teasing candi-sugared sweetness folds into vinous yellow grape esters, unripe orange rinds, and yellow peach skins. White-breaded backdrop softens citric illusions, allowing dry straw-hay-barnyard parch to gain influence. Touch of vodka or gin liquoring in deep recess.