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Anosteké Blonde

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The world-award-winning flagship of Brasserie du Pays Flamand — 2022 World Beer Cup Gold Medal for Best Strong Ale. A decidedly hoppy Flanders strong blonde with incomparable bitterness and length. 13,135+ Untappd ratings at 3.54. Fruity and vinous with citrus notes and a dry, long finish. The beer that put northern France on the world brewing map.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2022
World Beer Cup 2022
Best Strong Ale
★Gold — World Beer Cup
★Gold — World Beer Cup 2022 (Best Strong Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
mineral
floral
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive noble hop character—herbal and floral notes with subtle citrus undertones.
also:spicy,yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anosteké Blonde

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and lively, generating steady streams of small bubbles that maintain visual liveliness throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive noble hop character—herbal and floral notes with subtle citrus undertones. A vinous, slightly estery quality emerges beneath, supported by clean malt undertones that avoid any coarse grain character, creating a complex and inviting first impression.

herbal hopsfloralcitrusvinous

◐ Taste

The palate delivers considerable bitterness upfront with a dry, mineral edge that frames the entry. Mid-palate shows fruity, slightly spicy yeast character with lingering citrus notes, while the malt remains restrained and clean, allowing hop bitterness and mineral dryness to define the progression without becoming harsh or astringent.

hoppy and bittermineraldryfruity spice

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and persistent, with bitterness gradually fading into a mineral, herbal dryness that lingers well after swallowing. The alcohol presence is noticeable but well-integrated, supporting rather than dominating the closing impression.

long bitter finishherbal fade
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
88
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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