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Affligem Blond

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Golden Belgian ale with a soft fruitiness, underpinned by a mild bitterness. At 6.7 % ABV it is brewed from barley malt, glucose syrup and hops, fermented with the brewery's Belgian house yeast and rested in cold tanks for a full seven days. The recipe goes back to the monks of Affligem Abbey, founded in 1074; since 2022 it is brewed in Alken.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltyyeasty
fruity
malty
yeasty
clean
honey
Aroma
Inviting nose of ripe stone fruit and subtle honey notes layered beneath a soft floral hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Affligem Blond

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Moderate carbonation produces a gentle effervescence that sustains the delicate foam collar throughout the tasting. The colour reflects the pale malts and glucose syrup used in the brew.

brilliant goldpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Inviting nose of ripe stone fruit and subtle honey notes layered beneath a soft floral hop character. The Belgian house yeast contributes gentle fruity esters without aggressive funkiness, while restrained spice notes emerge in the background. Underlying sweetness from glucose syrup adds roundness without cloying.

stone fruit estershoney, delicate spicesoft florality

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with immediate fruitiness balanced by mild, clean bitterness that remains in check at 22 IBU. Mid-palate delivers soft malt sweetness and spicy yeast character with smooth texture and light body. Bitterness develops gradually on the tongue without harsh edges, allowing fruit and honey nuances to persist.

crisp, fruitymild bitternesssmooth malt sweetness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering fruitiness and a whisper of honey that fades gracefully. Aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency, leaving the palate dry and ready for another sip.

clean, dryfading honey notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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