Golden Wing
Finch Beer Co.

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From:
Finch Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
76
Avg:
3.3 | pDev: 15.45%
Reviews:
53
Ratings:
171
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 13, 2022
Added:
Apr 21, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  7
Finch's Blonde Ale is an easy drinking and approachable American craft beer. It has a moderately sweet malty aroma and is deep gold in color. We like to think of this particular one as more of a 'Dirty Blonde.' When you first pour it, a soft lacey foam clings to the glass as malty aromas fill your nose and linger to the final sip. Upon finish, this blonde turns heads with a smooth finish and a touch of bitterness in the aftertaste. Enjoy this medium-bodied craft beer anytime of year.
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Ratings by MakeMineAPBR:
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Reviewed by MakeMineAPBR from Wisconsin

3.95/5  rDev +19.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Bought from Ray's in Wauatosa, WI.

Poured from a 16oz can into a pint glass, the color is hazy; deep gold, almost amber. A bit "darker" than most blondes I've had. A thick white head formed immediately, sticking to the glass somewhat as the beer was consumed.

Hints of fruity hops dominate the nose, but some sweet malt can also be detected.

True to the nose, this is a hoppier blonde than almost any other I've had. While not traditional to the style, it is very tasty. There is some malt sweetness to balance the fruity hops. There is little alcohol detectable.

The body is fairly light, with little carbonation on the palate.

Overall, Golden Wing is a very sessionable blonde ale that would fit in perfectly on the patio on a hot summer day. Recommended!
Jun 14, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

3.19/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
This was the best beer they made that I tasted.
Average blonde ale, nothing much to speak of.
Not bad though.
Jun 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Aug 30, 2019
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Reviewed by Vestlake from Alabama

3.1/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Can pour, half a finger head. Typical blonde color. The aroma and taste are similar and there's something in there I don't like. I don't know if it's the combination of citrus flavor and the hop bitterness, but I didn't like this beer as much as I thought I would.
Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by puftdank from Illinois

Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by CityofWind_brew from Illinois

Mar 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by JNForsyth from Pennsylvania

Dec 17, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by ColorMeBaddFann from Illinois

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by saison90 from Pennsylvania

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Cook82 from Maryland

Oct 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.3 by Rukasu from District of Columbia

Sep 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by ackeeper from Illinois

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ckr1451 from Georgia

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.72 by GameOfBeers from Pennsylvania

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by cd34 from Illinois

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MattM from Illinois

Aug 08, 2014
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Reviewed by jaredtp from Tennessee

3.25/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
It has been a long time since I have had this beer. But from what I can remember this beer was ok. The taste was not all that bad. I enjoyed the sweet and malty flavor that this beer has. The aroma was not all that bad as well. I liked the golden color that this beer has as well.
Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by pat_usher from Pennsylvania

Jul 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by wrightst from Maryland

Jul 07, 2014
Golden Wing from Finch Beer Co.
Beer rating: 76 out of 100 with 171 ratings