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Blonde Fatale

Peace Tree Brewing Company
United States·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Iowa Beer Brackets winner 2022 — the most surprising champion in the competition's history, a Belgian blonde beating hoppy IPAs in a heartland state. Fruity yeast esters, light spice and a smooth golden body. A genuinely excellent Belgian-style ale brewed far from Belgium.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
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Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoneyspicy
fruity
honey
spicy
yeasty
bready
malty
Aroma
Fruity esters dominate the nose with notes of ripe stone fruits and subtle citrus, characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Fatale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A dense, ivory-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing between sips. Fine carbonation maintains steady bubble streams and steady foam retention throughout.

pale goldenbright claritydense headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Fruity esters dominate the nose with notes of ripe stone fruits and subtle citrus, characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation. Soft herbal and light spice notes provide gentle complexity without aggressive hop presence. A whisper of honey and clean malt undertones complete the aromatic picture.

fruity estersstone fruitsoft spiceclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and rounded, with honeyed sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness (22 IBUs). Mid-palate reveals the fruity character again, with yeasty warmth and subtle breadiness adding texture and depth. The body is light yet full-flavored, with gentle alcohol warmth present but never dominant.

smoothhoneyedfruityrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gradually without astringency. A lingering sweetness and faint spice note fade into dry malt as the aftertaste settles.

clean finishlingering sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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