I have not specifically targeted blonde ales recently, but it seems like that was what was in stock, so I went for them. This one says "infinitely drinkable" on the can, so I'm expecting a very smooth kind of session ale that would otherwise be referred to as "crushable." These New York guys don't really seem laid back enough to use that term, so I guess they went with something more fitting to their temperament.
First sip is straw and grains in the malt with lemon sprinkled over top and a glaze of semi-sweet biscuits giving some nice additions to the flavor. It's full bodied, but it's not overwhelming. I think they may have hit their "infinitely drinkable" pretty solidly. The sipping could last all night, but it's not likely to, is it?
Tip-in is lemongrass with a slight pomegranate addition and carbonation swelling. The middle turns extra grainy as the carbonation heightens that sensation and the lemon and coriander fade into the background. The finish is a sudden dryness that starts at the back of the mouth and works its way forward while the grains drain away leaving lemongrass alone for the trail off.
Bottom Line: Fine. Better sipped.
2.25/5
