Mission Blonde
Mission Brewery

Mission BlondeMission Blonde
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From:
Mission Brewery
 
California, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
Ranked #297
ABV:
5%
Score:
79
Ranked #26,442
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 14.7%
Reviews:
47
Ratings:
189
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 09, 2024
Added:
Apr 02, 2008
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  26
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Ratings by Rick778:
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Rated by Rick778 from California

3/5  rDev -13.5%

May 21, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.4 by QuintusHorace from California

Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.03 by morsa_95 from California

Nov 29, 2023
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Reviewed by Teika_Takahashi from California

2.58/5  rDev -25.6%
look: 4 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Look: So this beer looks like when your pee is super healthy! pale yellow, really clear, very little foam.
Smell: tobacco-like, hoppy, not very complex.
Taste: bitter, hops, again not very complex. (unless im wrong then yell at me at twitch.tv/teikach)
Feel: the feel is the best part! its smooth, crisp, very carbonated, and very enjoyable to drink. it single handedly made me want to keep drinking it!
Overall: probably better with food so take my review with a grain of salt. or a handful. pretty decent beer, but it just left me wanting for more. Like that guy that i met at the bar who asked for my number but didnt text me back after the second day of meeting him. FeelsBadMan
Jun 26, 2021
 
Rated: 3.58 by Frank_TX from Virginia

Oct 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by mrcraft from California

Jan 14, 2019
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Rated by Nvrmind16 from California

3.47/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Its a smooth feeling beer, but as an ale I expect either a little more kick or a littlle more taste. Not bad though.
Apr 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by Kraig from California

Mar 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.73 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Oct 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by Red5StandingBy from Maryland

Feb 25, 2017
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Reviewed by BeerTv from California

3.4/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Mission Blonde Ale
(ABV: 5%) (IBU: 20)

This is an American interpretation of a Germanic ale from Köln, known as a Kölsch ale. Traditional German influences of Noble Hops and an authentic Kӧlsch yeast strain are used to brew this American adaptation. Kölsch ales are top-fermenting lagered beers, so these types of ales have specific lager-like characteristics.

AROMA - malty grain, grassy, apple and lemon fruitiness, honeysuckle sweetness, floral hoppiness, yeast, slights hints of corn

APPEARANCE – murky golden straw hue, heavy carbonation with micro-bubbles forming a sparkling white head, foamy streaks of lacing are left clinging to the sides of the glass, moderate head retention,

FLAVOR – sweet yet slightly sour, grainy along the lines of cracker-like, grassy (freshly cut grass), with a heap of big floral hop presence in the finish

MOUTHFEEL – soft grainy texture, easy drinking, dry finish, light-medium bodied, delicately refreshing

OVERALL – This ale seems to behave more along the lines of a lager which is obviously acceptable for a Kölsch. The perfect ale for lager fans; could even be considered a gateway beer from lagers to ales. A great example of a Kölsch and a fine refreshing brew for a hot afternoon.
Sep 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by trocketsauced from New York

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.31 by Lucnifter from California

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by Omniwar from Georgia

Dec 21, 2015
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Reviewed by moodles from Indiana

3.26/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 1 | overall: 3
Don't know if I got a bad batch, but it always poured super foamy. Even drinking straight from the bottle I'd only get mouthfuls of foam. This is even after waiting a few minutes.
Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.17 by Didier from New Hampshire

Oct 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by churchschicken from California

Sep 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.28 by Briggy from Connecticut

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by largadeer from California

Apr 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Alpha309 from California

Apr 07, 2015
Mission Blonde from Mission Brewery
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 189 ratings