I find myself trying to figure out how I am missing the picture for this one when I have the photo for another beer that I evaluated on the same day. That is quite strange.
Orlando Brewing is really the only show here in town and I don’t find myself down there as often as I should or would like to. Aside from just wanting to support my local brewery, the other reason I like to go to the tasting room is for the other beers. I (generally) like the other styles of beer they offer at the brewery much more than the brews that are more widely available in bottles around town. Of course enjoying beer at the source certainly helps the enjoyment as well.
Now on with the show . . .
Brewery: Orlando Brewing Partners, Inc. (Orlando, FL)
Name: Blonde Ale
Style: American Blonde Ale (Specialty Beer)
ABV: 4.73%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass. Gift from the Carlins. Organic brewery.
Aroma: Grainy, somewhat bread-like aroma with a slight sweetness.
Appearance: Straw to honey in color. One finger, white, frothy head with decent retention and leaving a slight trail. Very clear with many small rising bubbles visible.
Flavor: Mild graininess with some slight dryness at the finish. Not much in the way of hop flavor.
Mouthfeel: Light body with a high level of carbonation that lends some bite/sharpness. Slightly creamy.
Overall Impressions: Very easy to drink, but rather bland in flavor (maybe I just expected more). Drinks much like more commercial lagers/pilsners. Not my favorite of their beers.
Grade: C
Assuming you are in the general area of Orlando look for the brown bottles with green and yellow labels. Orlando is written on a black banner across the middle and Blonde Ale is in yellow block lettering.
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