BJs Brewhouse Blonde

Brewed by BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse
Style: Kölsch
, USA

I was surprised to find out that this beer was a Kolsch but when I did I gave it higher marks for what is does style wise. Are fizzy yellow beers my favorite, no, but this beer is well made. On tap, pours a pale golden color with a small head that is white and soapy. Nose is malty with some DMS and diacetyl but nothing over bearning. Taste is refreshing and lager like with a bit of a corn esque bite to the finish. Nice mouthfeel and body and just overall refreshing and there are even fruit notes to the taste.

Believe it or not, I really appreciate this beer. It’s not compex, nor is it deep and rich. It’s just good and refreshing, which is exactly what they were setting out to do. Neat touch of some honey and other sweet things.

From tap at Tampa brewpub : Clear, light gold color, decent carbonation. Little to no head, but leaves a white ring of foam around the glass. Nose of alcohol, corn, and apricot. Taste is not that bad for the style i guess, but its not my cup of tea...or beer. Medium body, smooth feel, stale aftertaste.

On tap at the McAllen, Texas branch. Aroma is musky and off in the plants. Reeky in corn fusels and dead husks. Pours a pale gold. No head. Flavor is an incorrigible stank of corn water, dying plants and burned grains. Watery. Bland and below-average. Bites the tongue a little. Skanky, dirty and not interesting.

Pale golden with thin white, sticky head. Mild sweet malt and grain aromas. Sweet malt, floral, and mild citrus flavour notes. Balanced and smooth.

This was kinda plain, nothing special. Poured a somewhat hazy yellow, decient head. Nice fruity notes and decient hop flavor.

Called Brewhouse Blonde at the Pinellas location? I don’t think it’s a kolsch, probably a blonde ale. Wheaty straw friendly aroma. Ubiquitous color and appearance. Good carbonation and a generally nice attitude. Typical brewpub light with an extra amount of manners. I liked this brew. Some bitter aftertaste. Enjoyable haylike session beer. Nice mellow finish, not over the top.

Nice, subtly nuanced beer. Light but with a good sweet/malty flavor. I am a fan of lighter beers and enjoyed this one very much. The friend I was with, however, said it simply tasted like bud light. Depends on what kind of beer you like, I guess.