Firehouse Barely Blonde Ale

Brewed by Firehouse Brewing Company (SD)
Style: Golden Ale/Blond Ale
Rapid City, South Dakota USA

Serve in English pint, Shaker

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Tap @ Firehouse. Clear, light orange-amber pour with a short white head leaving moderate fine lace. Nose is neutral. Light toasty body, no hops detectable due to strong butterscotch flavor. This is my second off ale of two from Firehosue and I have to believe they have a problem. Infected lines would be my guess. I’m done here & would recommend avoiding this place until they sort themselves out.

On tap currently at the brewpub. Golden orange appearance which is notably dark. Aroma of cream candies, cotton candy, apricot, and floral, earthy hops. Some biscuit and honey; really clean, comfortable, and relaxed. Flavor is soft and smooth with crisp grassy hops, lavender, and crystal malt; no intonations of bitter minerals or metallics that tend to drag down these brewpub renditions of european blonde ales, just a wholesome, polished canvas of czech hops and doughy, honey-sweet pale malt. Palate tepid and watery. Solid example for refreshment without any real drawbacks.

UPDATED: FEB 11, 2003 This brew pub is just a few blocks from home, but I recently visted for the first time. Tried this on tap and was pretty happy with it...it's a bit overpriced if you ask me unless you make it to happy hour. No head...I mean none...fair smell and decent taste. If you're in Rapid City, it's worth a try (at happy Hour).

Very fresh tasting ale on tap at the brewery. Nice golden color and hoppy aroma, with a smooth mouthfeel.