Fire Station 5 Golden Brigade Blonde Ale

22 oz. bottle- A really good blonde ale, way better than the shitty tasting amber. More hoppy than usual for the style.

22 oz bottle. Aroma is of hops (not what I expected from a blonde) and malt. Pours a nice golden color with a thick head which whittles itself down pretty quickly, leaving a thin but constant head. Flavor is more bitter than expected, and there’s definitely some maltiness here. There’s also a metallic taste I’m not too crazy about. All in all, I’m pleasantly surprised by this beer. I’ve always equated blonde ales with bland ales. This one isn’t too bad.

Pretty empty and metallic for the most part. Hints of flavor of some sort on the swallow, maybe a faint buttery or dandelioney kick. Pairs well with potato chips.

Picked this up in a six pack at Grocery Outlet for 3.99 so its likely expired. Anyway, poured medium yellow with a nice head that actually hung around a while. Slight lacing. Decent carbonation and mouthfeel. Slightly fruity with malt dominating and a dry finish. No real hop detection. Not a great beer but drinkable. I wouldn’t go out and get it again though.

Yellow and white, grainy aroma. Tastes like average domestic (American) swill. Not into it.

Nice, crisp, and refreshing. Very light in taste. Its not the best beer by far, but I give it credit for other blondes, I’ve had. Definitely close to the top of that category.

light amber color, aroma of grains and ???sweaty feet???...undistinct sugary malt. no finish

Golden Brigade Blonde Ale is the weakest of these three. This one begins with light aromas—grain, an indistinct fruitiness, and sweaty leather jacket. The flavor that follows kicks off with a harsh "bite" and ends slightly metallic. There is not much in between except for a hint of a piece of hay dipped in melted caramel. It is not very good. Would I have it again? In a word: no. My recommendation is to pass on this one.