Twin City Brewing-Swedish Gymnast Dry Hopped Blonde Ale

Overview
- Brewery: Twin City Brewing Company
- Beer Style: Blonde Ale
- ABV: 5%
- IBU: 24
- Format Reviewed: Growler
- Brewery Web Page: More info
Twin City Brewing-Swedish Gymnast Dry Hopped Blonde Ale Review
Just west of the majestic old growth forest of Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island lies Port Alberni. Port Alberni is a unique mix of small town feel with west coast attitude. Beer lovers will know it as the home of Twin City Brewing. Another example of a BC brewery with a very local focus, Twin City is well worth putting on your brewery bucket list. And once there, the very first beer you should try is their Swedish Gymnast.
Swedish Gymnast, a dry hopped Blonde ale, is a lesson in how to use Citra hops in a non-IPA setting. Pouring slightly cloudy yellow with lasting white head, the mango and cantaloupe aroma of Citra hops is noticeably present. Swedish Gymnast has big carbonation but with a light body, as appropriate to the style. The Citra comes through as a mild tropical fruitiness over top of clean malts. The Gymnast finishes the routine with a soft juiciness.
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About This Beverage
- Colour: Yellow
- Head Size & Retention: Above average head/retention
- Carbonation: Well Carbonated
- Clarity: Slight Haze
- Balance: More Hoppy
- Drinkability: Extremely Crushable
- Enjoyment: I would definitely seek this beer out again
- Malt Characteristics: Light
- Hop Characteristics: Fruity, Citrusy, Grapefruit
- Palate: Crisp/Dry/Clean
Summary
A thirst quenching blonde with a deft Citra touch that will have both craft newbies and veterans asking for a second.
Pros
Carefully utilizes the Citra hop to great success.
A great gateway craft beer.
Cons
Only available locally.
