Sunday 2 December 2018

Boone Creek Blonde

A blonde ale accented with orange zest and wildflower honey, Boone Creek Blonde is produced in Boone, NC by the folks at Appalachian Mountain Brewery. The clear golden ale pours with a modest fog of white head and contains a quaffable 4.9% alcohol. I received a 355mL can of the suds from the peerless KC. Thanks pal!

BCB has the grainy and malt-driven aroma that characterizes the bulk of North American golden ales, although with the slightly sweet uptick lended by honey. However, comparisons to generic macro beers cease as the flavour comes into its own—the beer is mild, but contains multitudes, with citrus and honey combining to provide a tea-like subtext that supplements grass and grain. The finish is only marginally hoppy, and combined with its sweetness, it doesn’t make for a crisp ale. However, mellowness grants a high level of drinkability.

BCB is my third trip to the Appalachian Mountain Brewery well. Not as good as Spoaty-Oaty, but better than Long Leaf, I’d place this smooth and drinkable blonde ale in between and I’d recommend giving it a try.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

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