Blood Orange Blonde Ale
Brewport Brewing Co.

 

A: slight haze; deep gold in color; less than a 1 finger fizzy off white head that receded to a moderate tight collar; no lacing;

S: not especially aromatic; what's there is blood orange and vegetal;

T: follows the nose from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; light carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: not enjoyable;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had on tap at the brewery. Pours hazy, golden-orange in color with 1/3 inch head. Taste is big orange and wheat. Light bodied, sweet with moderate carbonation. My friend and I agreed that this was the best beer Brewport had when we went. Pleasant to drink, refreshing, and well above average.

 

 

Sampling a cellar temp crowler poured into a snifter. The beer pours a slightly hazy copper hue with some minimal fizzy bleached white head that fades to nothing quickly after the pour. The aroma is some biscuity malt and a bit of citrusy bite, which seems to be more from the blood orange juice added to the brew and not from hops. The first sip reveals a clean crisp texture with a light body and fine fizzy carbonation. Flavor is some biscuity bready malt with a bit of dry earthy hops. I also get a bit of sweet fruit and of course some citrusy and slightly bitter blood orange flavors.
I dont get any booze anywhere and the beer is very drinkable, enjoyable pale ale.

 

 

Poured into a shaped pint glass last night at Brewport in Bridgeport. Comes out a very hazy bright orange color with amber highlights. Capped with a fluffy white head.

Good bready aroma, nice malts and grain, subtle citrus sweetness below. Taste is OK, honestly not getting a big orange note here. Sweet grains, hint of citrus pith, dry bready finish.

Overall a nice blonde ale, not explosive with citrus and thus it's a bit too sweet. Solid beer, though.