Topic Archives: Blonde Ales
Funky Buddha Lemon Meringue Pie
Funky Buddha Lemon Meringue Pie
Triple C Golden Girl, brewed with cherries & coffee
Triple C Golden Girl is the newest can to join the Charlotte based brewery’s lineup.
The base beer is a blonde ale, brewed with tart cherries. Additionally, the beer features locally roasted Guji coffee from Summit Coffee Co. The beer was very popular on draft, prompting its release into 16 ounce cans.
Triple C Golden Girl is a seasonal release.
In late July, the brewery will release their first wild ale.
Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Coffee, Tart Cherries)
Availability: 16oz Cans
Debut (Cans): July, 2016
?? ABV
Image: Scott, Triple C Brewing
Kona Big Wave launched in 12 packs
Kona Big Wave, the brewery’s golden ale, is launching nationally in 12-packs.
This is the first time the brewery has released this beer in the 12-pack format, targeted for summer drinkers headed to pools, and outdoor activities.
Kona Big Wave is one of the brewery’s most popular offerings.
“We’re really excited to share the ‘Liquid Aloha’ lifestyle of slowing down and focusing on what matters with even more people as they pick up a 12 pack of Big Wave in cans and head into summer,” – Sandi Shriver, head of Kona Brewing Co.’s brewery operations.
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale is a year-round offering.
Style: Blonde Ale
Hops: Galaxy, Citra, Millennium
Malts: 2 Row, Caramel 20
Availability: Year-Round
4.4% ABV, 21 IBUs
Magic Hat Art Hop Ale 2016 features blood orange & sage
Magic Hat Art Hop Ale 2016 is coming this summer. The beer is a collaboration; an intersection of art and brewing.
The brewery teamed up with the non-profit SEABA (South End Arts and Business), which promotes local artists as well as businesses. The Labels for Libations contest motivated Vermont artists to submit works for the can.
The winning label was crated by Zelde Grimm.
Magic Hat Art Hop Ale 2016 is an imperial blonde ale, brewed with blood orange, orange peel, and sage.
A bready malt body creates a solid canvas for blood orange, while sage provides the balancing juxtaposition of spice to the citrus notes from Simcoe, Amarillo and Cascade hops.
Magic Hat Art Hop Ale 2016 is available all summer in 16 ounce cans and draft.
Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Blood Orange, Orange, and Sage.)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Summer seasonal.
Debut: June, 2016
8% ABV
Schlafly Double Bean Blonde, with coffee & chocolate
Schlafly Double Bean Blonde is now available from the Saint Louis, Missouri based brewery.
This new specialty release takes a blonde ale and resting it on cocoa nibs from Ghana. In the final stages of brewing, the beer is infused with cold coffee. The result is beer nice a pleasant chocolate favor, and strong coffee nose.
“The golden ale really acts as a canvas on which the coffee and chocolate flavors can perform. We’re excited to have the opportunity to take risks with our beer, especially when we have access to such great partners like Kaldi’s Coffee. – Steven Hale, Schlafly brewer”
Schlafly Double Bean Blonde is available in 12 ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.
Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Coffee, Chocolate.)
Hops: Marynka
Malts: Carapils, Pale
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Release: Mid-March, 2016
6.3% ABV, 25 IBUs
Image: Spencer Pernikoff
Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl now in can
Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl is now in cans. A perfect beer for dessert lovers.
Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl is a blonde ale brewed with oats, as well as cacao nibs and vanilla beans. It’s a bit bigger than your average blonde ale, finishing at 8.4% ABV.
We at Martin House think there is no reason a blonde ale can’t be elevated to an alluring and enchanted treat. In true Martin House style, we’ve taken a silky smooth oatmeal blonde ale and added flavors usually found only in a dark beer. s
Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl is available on draft and 12 ounce cans, in March only.
Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Release: March, 2016
8.4% ABV
New Belgium Hoppy Blonde joins seasonal lineup
New Belgium Hoppy Blonde is now available, a part of the brewery’s seasonal release lineup.
“A rush of hops” kicks off the taste of New Belgium Hoppy Blonde, finishing light, clean and refreshing. The blonde ale features Mosaic, UK Admiral hops, plus Centennial in the dry-hopping.
Hoppy Blonde takes a leap into the tropics with an exhilarating rush of hops at the start, that softens into a light and refreshing finish. The delicate malt base of this beer combines with vibrant notes of mango, lemon, blueberry and pine …The result is a sessionable blonde ale with a head rush of hops.
New Belgium Hoppy Blonde is a draft and 12 ounce bottle offering, March through April, 2016.
Style: Blonde Ale
Hops: Mosaic, UK Admiral, Centennial
Malts: Pale, Caramel 80, Munich
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: March, 2016
5.75% ABV, 45 IBUs
