SHEL ZAHAV GOLDEN ALE -בלונד

Style: Pilsner
ABV: ~4.9%
IBU: 30-40
SRM: 5-10
Flavor & Sensory Profile

Shel Zahav is a Jerusalem interpretation of the American Blonde Ale. Malt-touched like sunlit stone and finished with bright local-market freshness. The beer opens gently sweet and toasted, reminiscent of caramelized crust on warm bread. Mid-sip it turns clean and structured, carrying a light citrus lift and a soft floral dryness that keeps the beer rounded yet refreshing. Complexity comes from the meeting of toasted caramel grain with modern aromatic hops, glowing in gold without any aggressive weight.

Bitterness & Bite

The bitterness is light friendly and confident. It provides a crisp hop nip at the finish that lifts the caramel sweetness away and leaves the mouth balanced. The bite is mostly textural: clean carbonation and ale-yeast brightness instead of sharp harshness, making the beer ideal beside rich grills and fried snacks.