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Imagination Banana Pudding Blonde Ale
- Blonde / Golden Ale
- 5.2% ABV
- Label approved Sep 21
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Hoppin' Frog's Blonde / Golden Ale. Label approved 21 September 2026; spotted on 25 September 2026 (on Hoppin' Frog's beer list).
Stronger than 72% of the 286 Blonde Ale labels we've read.
From the label“This Blonde Ale brings together creamy banana, soft vanilla and the nostalgic flavor of fresh banana pudding. Inspired by our favorite country songbird and philanthropist, whose big heart, bigger imagination and love of sharing stories has touched generations. Here's to dreaming big, giving back, and never being too grown-up to believe in a little imagination. Cheers, y'all!”
How to serve it
- Serve at
- 40–46°F (4–8°C)
- Glass
- Shaker pint: the plain bar pint; fine for an easy beer
- Goes with
- Grilled fish, Salads, Pizza
About 155–170 calories and 13–18 g carbs
About 100 of those calories come from the alcohol.
General guidance for Blonde / Golden Ale. Calories and carbs are estimates from the ABV and how the style usually finishes; numbers the brewery prints beat ours. More beer tools
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About this beer
This is the 15th of 21 labels we have from Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company. It is one of 24 blonde / golden ale labels approved in September 2026. Its label was approved 2 days after it was submitted. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.
From the brewery“NEW release!!! | Friday, September 25, 2026 starting at 11 AM | ON tap and in 4-packs of 16-oz cans!”
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A starting-point recipe from the style and the ABV on the label: derived, not tasted, and the sheet says which is which.
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