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Tybee Island Blonde
Coastal Empire Beer Co.
- From:
- Coastal Empire Beer Co.
- Georgia, United States
- Style:
- Kölsch
Ranked #237 - ABV:
- 4.7%
- Score:
- 79
Ranked #26,630 - Avg:
- 3.41 | pDev: 13.2%
- Reviews:
- 17
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 30, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 20, 2012
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 18
Tybee Island Blonde is a Kölsch style ale. It is a clean, crisp, session beer brewed with a light hop flavor and aroma.
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Reviewed by Will1201 from Georgia
3.74/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Look 12oz can poured into pint glass small head slightly hazy look
Smell sweet grass hint of spice hint of grain
Taste slightly sweet
Feel creamy mouth feel slightly crisp but refreshing enough
Overall: Well I saw a six pack of 12 oz cans decided to give it a go not bad the beer is refreshing I couldn't find a date on the can but it tasted fresh id buy it again if I happened to see it this being a local brew I'm sure a lot of bars around here carry it so I'm not too disappointed paying 12 dollars for a sixer considering 1 at the bar would be 4-6 dollars very drinkable beer probably will finish most of these by the end of the night
Apr 30, 2023Smell sweet grass hint of spice hint of grain
Taste slightly sweet
Feel creamy mouth feel slightly crisp but refreshing enough
Overall: Well I saw a six pack of 12 oz cans decided to give it a go not bad the beer is refreshing I couldn't find a date on the can but it tasted fresh id buy it again if I happened to see it this being a local brew I'm sure a lot of bars around here carry it so I'm not too disappointed paying 12 dollars for a sixer considering 1 at the bar would be 4-6 dollars very drinkable beer probably will finish most of these by the end of the night
Rated by Manta200 from Kentucky
3.79/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From the tap at Jekyll island Beach House Restaurant + Tap Room.
Slightly hazy straw color with a thin white head.
Apr 13, 2021Slightly hazy straw color with a thin white head.
Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida
3.27/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.27/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
It's alright...
Great looking beer - very clear, clean, and with a frothy head. Nice smelling beer - fruity with a hint of hops. But that's where I found it difficult to enjoy anything else - mouthfeel is sticky as well as astringent, and the taste is metallic and lighty spicy. It's a decent brew, I'm sure there are some that will really enjoy this. One thing is for sure, it is sessionable and works well on a hot, summer's day.
Jul 19, 2020Great looking beer - very clear, clean, and with a frothy head. Nice smelling beer - fruity with a hint of hops. But that's where I found it difficult to enjoy anything else - mouthfeel is sticky as well as astringent, and the taste is metallic and lighty spicy. It's a decent brew, I'm sure there are some that will really enjoy this. One thing is for sure, it is sessionable and works well on a hot, summer's day.
Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati
2.99/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.99/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Thanks to Roguer for this one. 12oz can poured into 14oz teku. poured a very cloudy (not sharply clear like most of the style) dark yellow color that had low retention and light lacing.
The aroma was very subdued on the malt/grain scents, and had a bit of citrusy hops.
Fairly similar on the tongue. The earthy grains I generally look for in the style are very dull, and the hops aren't the floral notes one usually encounters.
The body was light, smooth, and had a semi-dry finish.
Drinkability was fine, no issues finishing the can.
Overall, a slightly below average take on the style. probably worth a shot if you see it, but i wouldn't seek it out.
Nov 09, 2019The aroma was very subdued on the malt/grain scents, and had a bit of citrusy hops.
Fairly similar on the tongue. The earthy grains I generally look for in the style are very dull, and the hops aren't the floral notes one usually encounters.
The body was light, smooth, and had a semi-dry finish.
Drinkability was fine, no issues finishing the can.
Overall, a slightly below average take on the style. probably worth a shot if you see it, but i wouldn't seek it out.
Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
3.23/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.23/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Surprisingly dark brownish-amber and slightly hazy body, not quite fully transparent due to the slight haze. Decent head production and good retention.
Not sure what malts were used, but it smells like pilsner malt on the nose. Crisp and clean, a touch sweet.
Very balanced up front, with bright, light hops balanced against pale grains. Mid-palate it becomes a little too sweet, with honey and peach, but by the back third it has returned to a more balanced approach, including light toast, grass, and kiwi. Late aftertaste falls a little flat.
Very light and lively. A slightly oily finish somewhat mars the feel.
Despite my misgivings, this is an OK American attempt at a Kölsch. It's not unpleasant, but it's not great. I would probably take this over a mass-produced lager (e.g. Stella) on tap, but I won't pick any more up for home consumption. I certainly wouldn't favor it over any German Kölsch or lager.
Nov 03, 2019Not sure what malts were used, but it smells like pilsner malt on the nose. Crisp and clean, a touch sweet.
Very balanced up front, with bright, light hops balanced against pale grains. Mid-palate it becomes a little too sweet, with honey and peach, but by the back third it has returned to a more balanced approach, including light toast, grass, and kiwi. Late aftertaste falls a little flat.
Very light and lively. A slightly oily finish somewhat mars the feel.
Despite my misgivings, this is an OK American attempt at a Kölsch. It's not unpleasant, but it's not great. I would probably take this over a mass-produced lager (e.g. Stella) on tap, but I won't pick any more up for home consumption. I certainly wouldn't favor it over any German Kölsch or lager.
Reviewed by PhilCarta from Florida
3.5/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
More like an American Pale Ale and nicely hopped. Mid-range in all respects except nicely crisp and dry. Have had it both canned and on tap and, as usual, the draft seems fresher and even crisper.
Jun 29, 2019Reviewed by bubseymour from Maryland
3.89/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
2 months from canning date. Appearance is a very hazy/murky orange. Not much aroma. Taste is actually pretty nice, with a good grain bill and crisp hops and nothing bitter. Very drinkable and flavorful for a light beer.
Jun 24, 2019Reviewed by metter98 from New York
3.47/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.47/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Can at The Crab Shack, Tybee Island, GA
A: The beer is hazy dark yellow in color. It poured with a quarter finger high off white head that died down and left a patch of bubbles on the surface.
S: Light aromas of cracker malts are present in the nose along with notes of lemons.
T: The taste follows the smell and has additional notes of yeast and grainy malts.
M: It feels light-bodies in the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: The beer is easy to drink given it’s light body nature and goes down very easily. It could make for a nice beach beer.
Serving type: can
Dec 30, 2018A: The beer is hazy dark yellow in color. It poured with a quarter finger high off white head that died down and left a patch of bubbles on the surface.
S: Light aromas of cracker malts are present in the nose along with notes of lemons.
T: The taste follows the smell and has additional notes of yeast and grainy malts.
M: It feels light-bodies in the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: The beer is easy to drink given it’s light body nature and goes down very easily. It could make for a nice beach beer.
Serving type: can
Reviewed by pjohnsonglu from South Carolina
3.01/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
3.01/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Tried it last night at a little hole-in-the-wall joint in Savannah. Obviously came to the table a while after it was poured, no head. Mild citrus notes, strong grain notes in the aftertaste. Feel is super carbonated, not a huge fan of that. Overall, I’m on the fence.
Nov 09, 2017
Tybee Island Blonde from Coastal Empire Beer Co.
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
71 ratings
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