What does the 30a mean? I have no idea. I even went to the unusual process of actually reading the can in order to try and figure it out. I assume it means something. I assume someone on the Internet will "educate" me about it. The fact is, if they don't care enough to tell me on the can, I don't care enough to find out. I was actually shocked to find that this was not my first Grayton beer. Once I looked back and saw the label for the dubbel that I had before, I remembered it. As it wound up as an average beer, it's not something that would be waiting at the tip of my tongue.
There's an ever so slight haze to the quite pale yellow beer. I do not recall what exact color a blonde should be, but I'm betting this is just about the right color. It doesn't produce a lot of head, but streamers of bubbles from the depths are enough to let you know that this is carbonated. The smell is very faint, but it has grains and citrus in a very inviting and crisp aroma.First sip explains to me why they go on for so long on the back of the can about drinking this on the beach. This is sweet, crisp, and it is very well-balanced. I've only taken a sip, but this definitely feels like it could be a very crushable beer. With a paltry 4.6% ABV, you wouldn't even necessarily get sloshed sitting back and downing a few of these while watching the waves or even some galloping horses in a field. Let's see how good a gulp is.
Tip-in is sweet grains with carbonation initiating a sting on the tongue and sweet fruits on the horizon. The middle shoves the carbonation to the roof of the mouth where it stops stinging and just starts to sizzle as the grains mix effortlessly with fruits and even a hint of pine. The finish brings some banana and crispness into the mix before a hint of bitterness winks and let sweetness take us into the trail off.
Bottom Line: That is a very good tasting beer.
4.0/5