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Blonde de Chambly

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Unibroue's Blonde de Chambly is a classic Belgian Saison brewed in Quebec that captures the essence of traditional Walloon farmhouse ales. It pours a brilliant golden hue with a thick, creamy head and releases delicate aromas of clove, banana, and subtle spice from its Belgian yeast. The palate is dry and crisp with a light grain character, complemented by effervescent carbonation and a clean, refreshing finish that lingers with gentle phenolic notes.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitybananayeasty
fruity
banana
yeasty
clove
spicy
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate phenolic notes characteristic of Belgian yeast, revealing pronounced banana esters alongside subtle clove spice.
also:wheat,coriander
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde de Chambly

◎ Appearance

Blonde de Chambly presents a brilliant golden hue that catches light with transparency and clarity. A thick, creamy head forms on the pour and displays fine Schaumkleiden as the beer settles. The carbonation is visibly effervescent, manifesting as a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the tasting.

brilliant goldenthick creamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate phenolic notes characteristic of Belgian yeast, revealing pronounced banana esters alongside subtle clove spice. Soft grain aromas emerge in the background, complemented by hints of coriander and a whisper of floral sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is refined and restrained, avoiding any heavy or aggressive notes.

banana estersclove spiceBelgian yeast phenolsfloral sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is distinctly dry and crisp, with a light grain character that provides subtle structure without heaviness. Banana and yeasty flavors dominate the mid-palate, woven through with gentle clove and coriander warmth. The low bitterness (13 IBU) allows the fermentation character and spice complexity to shine, while effervescent carbonation keeps the mouthfeel clean and refreshing throughout.

dry crispyeasty bananalight graingentle spice complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with gentle phenolic notes fading gracefully into a refreshing aftertaste. A delicate dryness persists without harshness, leaving the palate crisp and inviting another sip.

clean lingeringphenolic faderefreshing dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Goblet

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Belgian Saison

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