Smokin' Blonde Ale
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Smokin' Blonde AleSmokin' Blonde Ale
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From:
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
 
United States
Style:
Belgian Blonde Ale
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 10.34%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
10
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 14, 2016
Added:
Sep 02, 2010
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Belgian-style Blonde Ale with biscuit-like character and a subtle sweet smoke flavor from the use of smoked malts. The Belgian yeast lends a fruit and spice character.
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Rated: 3.75 by SpAiReArGsEonNE from New Jersey

Apr 14, 2016
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Reviewed by ffejherb from Pennsylvania

3.23/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
On tap at Iron Hill Lancaster on 8/27/11.

A - Hazy golden body with a creamy bright white dollop of foam on top that yielded some spotty lacing around the glass.

S - Toasted malt, spicy Belgian yeast and a strong spice character suggesting pepper, clove and rye malt perhaps.

T - Starts off with a burnt, toasted malt character reminiscent of burnt toast. I get woody and spicy but not necessarily smokey. Finish is quite astringent, giving a lasting impression of charred malt.

M - Medium bodied with a syrupy texture and moderate carbonation. Kind of dry and a bit gritty on the palate. Finish is astringent with a spicy burn on the tongue.

D - I found this one to be a little underwhelming in the grand scheme of recent IH Lancaster beers. This was not exactly what I was anticipating either. The "smokey" character was lost on me, unfortunately. The astringency needs to be dialed back a bit.
Sep 01, 2011
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Pours a cloudy apricot color with a full cap that leaves plenty of lacing behind, though the retention could be better

Smell: Biscuity, with the subtle smoke providing an almost minty character

Taste: Biscuity, up front, with a very interesting light smoke and minty cinnamon character developing by mid-palate and only growing stronger after the swallow; a bit of typically Belgian sweetness builds in the finish but never gets cloying

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Drinkability: I wasn't sure what to make of this from the label, but it is a very enjoyable beer where the smoked malt creates an unexpectedly fragrant and lively character to the beer

Thanks, Hophead101, for the opportunity
Sep 02, 2010
Smokin' Blonde Ale from Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 10 ratings