Stride Blonde Ale
4 Hands Brewing Co.

16oz can. Poured out a clear, golden yellow color with a small, white head of fluffy foam. It left sudsy lacing. It smelled of citrus, orange, toasted bread and caramel. Sweet citrusy taste with caramel and a mild bitterness.

 

I received this after finishing the Greater St Louis 10K (2nd place in my age division, thanks for asking) — 4 Hands Brewery was giving each finisher a can. Nice move and well-played. It’s a tasty and light blonde ale, crisp and just a tiny bit fruity. I rarely use this adjective but it is truly sessionable, thanks to the 4.7 ABV. What a pleasant surprise.

I picked up this 16 ounce can from the 4 Hands taproom at the District. The beer pours a cloudy, opaque, gold-orange color. The head is short-lived, white, and large-bubbled. The aroma is grassy, with an underripe fruit note….melon and apricot. The taste is balanced. More fruit notes and a soft pale malt flavor. Medium in body and enjoyable. Quite nice on a warm day.