Red Hook - Blonde Ale

This is a beer for those that like Red Hook.

Typical blonde ale as it poured clear with a dark gold color with a creamy white head (though not long lasting).

The aroma confused me. When I first poured it - POW - it hit me then it disappeared. I struggled to find out where it went as I sniffed this beer for about five minutes trying to find anything. It was fruity at first with notes of nectarines and peaches then it just vanished.

The flavors were generally mild malts enhanced with nectarines and peach fruitiness and with hops that sort of danced across the pallet.  Then the beer transforms and rapidly mellows into buttery malts.  Sort of like Anchor’s Liberty Ale.

I found this to be comparable Magic Hat #9 because the beer is laced with the essence of peach except this was more floral. 

The mouthfeel is relatively watery with a mild amount of carbonation.  

If you like other Red Hook beers you will like this as there is a family resemblance.

Overall, a nice drinkable beer.