Baseline
Claremont Craft Ales

It is a pretty beer, so the Blonde Ale part of its attribution is evident here. Nice straw/gold with only a finest mist of yeast to keep it on this side of clear. A finger of white foam completes the protrait. Eventually the head kicks back to thin ring and a bit of skim, but a swirl leaves some bubbly and oily legs like IIPA ought do.

First sniff didn't show lemon but, man, every sniff after sure does. Very bright and spicy lemony goodness fronting orange peel, general sweet citrus, crispy grain sweet, and light amount of bitter herb. It's med. strength but full of the promise that lies within a properly presented panoply of lupulin delight.

Faithfully depicting for the palate all that was luxuriated upon the nose, it is med. strength for IIPA and quite full flavored for a Blonde. Especially tasty is the lighter than air grain presence that gives it a beautiful balance. Lemon is apparent all along the way, but it is joined by the other aroma flavors into a finish that is all about citrus pith and herbal bitter that never gets out of hand. Delicious.

Low carb. makes this great, letting all the flavors shine that otherwise would be corrupted by carbonic bite in a spritzy beer. Excellent finish, though for a blonde you'd have to say pretty far out of style.

Very tasty beer that succeeds in being a Blonde, IIPA, and Fruit Beer. Recommended, especially if you like lemon flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear golden amber brew with plenty of foam in the Crooked Line tulip. Citrus aroma. Sparkly mouthfeel with a malty substance. Slightly sweet in the DIPA vein. Hints of citrus peel bitterness along with the underplayed hops. Just slightly bitter aftertaste with sweetness lingering on the lips.

Warm and tangy with a hint of something lemony coming through. This is a really pleasant version of the "fruit added" IPA style. It's not overdone. Zingy and rich at the same time. From the 16 oz can purchased at Bottlecraft in Liberty Station.

 

 

 

Brilliant Elimina yellow broom, slightly hazy, good retention.

Hugely juicy hop aroma: grapefruit, pine, lemon, orange, pineapple, wildflower honey, and mango.

Flavor follows, with a slightly sweet juicy hop profile accompanied by a strong traditional bitterness. Light cracker and slightly chewy biscuit; citrus peel, pine, grapefruit pulp, pineapple, and lemon.

Long semi dry finish. Extremely lively and active. No noticeable alcohol heat.

 

 

 

Very light, clear. Aroma very enticing, full of citrus. Very nice balanced flavor, dry finish. Light but appropriate mouthfeel.

I really like this beer. Very light yellow Pilsner color, nice aroma of lemon, grapefruit, lemongrass, a little pine. Taste is mellow lemon, bitter peel, Pilsner grassiness. Smooth body and goes down super easy for 8%. Well done