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Blonde Fatale

Peace Tree Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 26 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Malt character
honey
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Belgian-Style Ales

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blonde Fatale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Blonde Fatale

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, smooth, honey character as Blonde Fatale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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