(KERKOM) BINK BLONDE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zblonde aleJohn Fortunato Delicate orange-spiced clove-coriander-allspice entry gives puffy cumulous-headed blonde its light tangy thrust. Wheat-backed lemon rind tartness and floral-herbaceous accents reinforce dried vermouth insinuation.
RED BELL BLONDE ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zblonde aleJohn Fortunato Golden clouds of yeast residue obtrude formidable light-headed blonde. Pungent malts garnish tamped-down hops, smoked grains, and grapefruit dirge. Brewery defunct: 2007.
COAST RANGE CALIFORNIA BLONDE ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zblonde aleJohn Fortunato Mildly gold-hazed dry body retains off-putting rotten vegetal aroma thankfully displaced by bittersweet grapefruit-lemon tang and pleasant grassy hop fizz. Sadly, tinny metallic mouthfeel obstructs cracked corn-wheat base. Brewery defunct: 2009.
LA BARBERIE BLONDE BIOLOGIQUE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zblonde aleJohn Fortunato Tangy grapefruit-lemon persuasion brightens white-peppered dark-spiced hop bitterness of golden-hazed moderate body. Mild citric vibe overlays brisk water flow. Not as experimental or bold as biological handle claims.
RED HOOK BLONDE ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zblonde aleJohn Fortunato Unconvincing stylistic frivolity personified. Creamy barley-roasted malt pleasantry battles back wavered fruit sweetness existing somewhere below fizzy surface. Musty grain aura suits blue collar pilsner fanatics while summer ale drinkers may enjoy distant citric tang. Too predictable.