This unfiltered Blonde Ale offers an expressive sensory profile driven by a foundational blend of Pilsen, Carapils, and Wheat malts. On the nose, it presents a delicate balance of grainy sweetness and floral jasmine, accented by the zesty character of orange peel. The hop profile, featuring Chinook, Fuggles, and Cascade, provides a robust herbal and citrus foundation, where bright grapefruit notes lead the palate. Despite its traditional English roots, it drinks with a refreshing, medium body and a lively natural carbonation from bottle conditioning. It finishes with a persistent, dry bitterness that remains well-integrated, providing a crisp and remarkably approachable character.
Appearance.Deep gold to light amber in color with a slight, natural haze from being unfiltered. Features a dense, white, persistent head with medium-sized bubbles and good lacing.
Aroma.Moderate intensity with a grainy malt backbone and distinct honey-like sweetness. Pronounced floral notes of jasmine mingle with citrusy orange peel and a light, earthy herbal quality from the hops.
Taste.Initial soft maltiness suggesting bread and wheat. Mid-palate introduces robust herbal and grapefruit flavors. The bitterness is firm for the style but remains refreshing, balancing a light honeyed sweetness and integrated acidity. Finishes dry and persistent.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with moderate to high natural carbonation from refermentation. Smooth and digestive on the palate with no noticeable alcohol warmth and a clean, non-astringent finish.