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Shanti
Blonde

Category: American Style Golden Ale

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 4.4%
92 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional

Shanti
Blonde

Category: American Style Golden Ale

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 4.4%
Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of cocoa Krispies, chocolate and honey Teddy Grahams, and orange gummi bear with a velvety, lively, spritzy, dry medium body and an intriguing, medium-length finish with notes of chocolate graham cracker, honey roasted nuts, orange zest, and lemon meringue. Crisp and light with lots of interesting notes that elevate it well above the standard German style Pilsner.

Tasting Info

Beer Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: cocoa Krispies, chocolate and honey Teddy Grahams, and orange gummi bear
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of chocolate graham cracker, honey roasted nuts, orange zest, and lemon meringue
Bitterness Bitterness: Faint
Enjoy Enjoy: on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Meat Loaf, Grilled Salmon, Edam
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Crisp and light with lots of interesting notes that elevate it well above the standard German style Pilsner.
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The Producer

Shanti Wines

The Producer
194 Camino Oruga
Napa, CA 94558
USA
1 707-492-3830
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Their Portfolio

BR • Shanti 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • Shanti 2020 Rose, California 13% (USA) $34.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • Shanti 2020 California 13% (USA) $34.00. - Bronze Medal
88 • Shanti 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $29.00.
BR • Shanti 2020 Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • Shanti 2020 Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
87 • Shanti 2020 Rosé, California 13% (USA) $29.00.
87 • Shanti 2020 California 13% (USA) $29.00.
BR • Shanti 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $34.00. - Bronze Medal
88 • Shanti 2020 Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $29.00.
85 • Shanti 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $29.00.
92 • Shanti Blonde 4.4% (USA)
BR • Shanti 2020 Rosé, California 13% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
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American Style Golden Ale

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About
American Style Golden Ale
True to their name, American style golden ales are golden to light copper in color and range from 4-5.5% in alcohol. They have a more subtle overall character and lighter body in comparison to typical pale ales and do not contain the same fruitiness of English ales. The most important qualification is that they are brewed domestically. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Fish Tale Organic Blonde Ale, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale and Half Acre Gossamer Golden Ale.

Shanti Blonde rating was calculated by to be 92 points out of 100 on 12/12/2023. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.