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The Trappists of Mount St Bernard produce their flagship Tynt Meadow ale but they also have a blonde ale, described as “a lighter, refreshing English style blond with hints of clove and peppers on a layer of delightful bitterness.”
Los Angeles has a special connection to French Dip sandwiches. And now there is a special beer to pair with it, Red Car Blonde brewed for Cole’s by nearby Arts District Brewing. Described as “A crispy 4.5% blonde ale to pair perfectly with our classic beef dip”.
You might need to try the dip solo, then get a second to properly test.
I like to see beer styles get a little reinvigorated. Blonde ale is one that fits the bill and Claremont Craft Ales has obliged by drying out their new summer release and adding yuzu as well.
Nearing the end. Hard to pick at this point but I lean again, like yesterday to spices associated with the season, something nice from Ommegang.
“Lightly dusted with spices of the season, Everything Nice is a warming, wintry Belgian-style blonde ale. This supremely cozy confection pairs perfectly with any traditional holiday treat. Note the flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and white pepper as you sip next to the fireplace. We hope this fresh-baked offering brings warmth and light to you and yours.”
Wanna ride a bike but you want to avoid California drivers? AND you want to be charitable?
Los Angeles Ale Works has teamed with Tour de Pier and now we get a late summer blonde ale. You can ride on a stationary bike. (certainly safer for me). Or buy the beer to help raise funds to find success against cancer.
We can certainly use all the good vibes we can about now and what better way to do that is fighting back with love (and guava, mangoes and citrus. Look for 4-packs of this new Eagle Rock Brewery collaboration with Norwalk Brew House at their taproom.
This review marks my 3rd Paperback beer which means I should probably go get some more.
Not bad at all but not particularly a blonde ale. More of an Amber or German Alt. Big amount of malt flavor in the dark yellow beer. Loads of mineral water taste at the back and very full tasting. Great beer with pizza if your pizza is spicy and carries the bold flavors.
We start the Partake Brewing roll call with their Blonde. Before I start though, you should read the interview posted earlier with Ted Fleming from Partake to get some backstory.
The Blonde Ale pours a dark orange color. Smells and tastes of wort. Very bitter but not fun hop bitterness. Just has an unfinished beer taste to it. Quite watery in the mouthfeel. It does not come close to a typical blonde ale. The malt isn’t there and neither is the silky smoothness of the style.
When I spoke with Rob Tod last month, I made a point to ask about what other cans would be coming from Allagash. Somehow, Nowaday did not come up. But apparently a Blonde ale will follow River Trip and White Ale into 16oz cans. Looks like the trend is for lighter beers for now.
Good to see that Arclight is dipping their toe into craft beer to go with their movie experience….
…and even better to see that Strand Brewing is involved. I can imagine a range of beers with movie names like Blockbuster Bock or Above-the-Line Alt but those might be too niche-y of beers for a night watching Avengers avenge whatever needs avenging.