Tucson Blonde
Gentle Ben's Brewing Company

 

Pours a clear blond-gold color topped by a thin wispy pale head. Smells lightly of grain and a hint of spicy hops. Taste is quite fruity with a subtle hop spiciness and a very faint bitterness in the finish. Straight forward example that is perhaps a bit more fruity than is typical of this bland style. A good example, aimed at those who have yet to discover good beer. As the beer warms up a bit some notes of diacetyl come forward, though it is not too strong.

Billed as "A light, crisp American Ale, perfect for Arizona's hot weather."

Appears a very clear, golden color. The head is thin, and doesn't stick around long. The appearance is inviting, though.

The scent is very clean, crisp, and light. The hops aroma is faint, the malt aroma slightly stronger. Overall, the aroma is faint, yet pleasant. I look forward to the first sip.

The taste is... good. It tastes much as it smells. Light, crisp, not very strong, but the malt comes through more than the hops, which are sometimes hard to detect. There are certainly no off flavors, which I find in many "flagship" or "basic" beers offered by brewpubs.

Mouthfeel is light and bouncy, appropriate to the style and fitting for the extremely dry summer heat of Tucson.

I like it. As I finish the pint, I start to notice the hops, finally. Nice balance.

Very drinkable.

Light gold color. Small head. Aroma is grainy and slightly sweet. A light bodied blondeale, slightly hoppy, some malts. Some fruitiness. Light and refreshing. Smooth. Light bodied. Mouthfeel is light. Good flavor. Finish is crisp. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.