{"title":"Village Brewery","description":"Seven founders with over 180 years of beer experience, and fifty accomplished community leaders, came together with a clear intention: make beer they’d want to drink and do some good in the community. The result? This group of enterprising individuals came together and created the ultimate community-focused craft brewery.","products":[{"product_id":"village-blonde-20-litre-keg","title":"Village Blonde - 18.5 Litre Keg","description":"\u003cp\u003eVillage Blonde is the cornerstone of Calgary’s Village Brewery, a brand built on the philosophy of community and \"small-town\" connection. Launched in 2011, this Golden Ale was one of the first beers to help bridge the gap between mass-produced domestic lagers and the burgeoning craft beer movement in Alberta. It is designed to be the \"everyman\" craft beer—sophisticated enough for the enthusiast but approachable enough for someone’s first step away from a \"Big Beer\" brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVillage Blonde pours a brilliant, clear golden-straw color with a tight, frothy white head and moderate carbonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose is clean, welcoming, and subtly sweet. It leads with the scent of honeyed biscuits and fresh grain, followed by a delicate, floral hop aroma. There is a faint, fruity hint of lemon or pear that comes from the ale yeast, adding a layer of brightness that you won't find in a standard lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the tongue, it is light-to-medium bodied with a smooth, well-rounded mouthfeel. It leads with a gentle malt sweetness and a touch of caramel, which is quickly balanced by a mild, earthy bitterness. The finish is crisp and clean, with a subtle \"snap\" that leaves the palate refreshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits at a very accessible 4.5% ABV and a low bitterness of 15 IBU, making it the definition of a \"sessionable\" ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beer is a showcase of regional quality, brewed with Alberta-grown malted barley and a touch of wheat to enhance the head retention and mouthfeel. It is hopped with a combination of European and North American varieties to provide a balanced, \"noble\" character without any aggressive bitterness. 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