Review - Belmont Brewing Company's Marathon Blonde Ale
Marathon, Bronze Certificate 1998 California State Fair
A wonderful Light Ale that is golden to strawberry-like in color with a mild hop flavor and bitterness. 4.5% alcohol by volume. -- Belmont Brewing
The Belmont Brewing company was first stop in our California adventure located right on the sandy beach of Long Beach. With an indoor and outdoor dining, you couldn't ask for a better location. The brewery is small, but has a complete offering of beers. Size definitely does not matter. It's a quick walk through the brewery because it's in clear sight behind the bar. We talked shop with Blackwell, the brewer, and were quite happy with the educated bar staff (Andy). The food was tasty and complemented their selection of beers. We ordered a sampler, followed by their blends. We recommend Long Beach visitors to stop on by. No middle man here, direct from the tanks to the taps. You will not be disappointed.
The Marathon Blonde Ale pours with light amber body. Sparkling with a small white fizzy head. Fully diminishing with virtually no lacing. Light malty aroma with hints of bread and yeast. Initially light bitter with a light bitter finish for a short duration. Light fizzy body with a watery texture.
Reviewer's notes: "Easy drinking, refreshing, typical amber ale. Some unique, undefined tastes, but nothing making it stand out."
Reviewed on November 10, 2006 with Amber in Long Beach, CA.
| Type: | Blonde Ale |
| ABV: | 4.5% |
| Source: | Draft |
| Score: | 19/30 |
