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Brand Krachtig Blond

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Soft, fruity and full of flavour at 7.8%: a familiar Brand blond is back in a new look. The recipe comes from home brewer Jacques Bertens, who brewed it at the Brand home-brewing competition in 2013. Brewed from water, barley malt, wheat malt, sugar and hops.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatmalty
fruity
wheat
malty
honey
Aroma
The nose presents a sophisticated blend of orchard fruit esters and soft wheat notes, complemented by a gentle herbal hop character and subtle honey undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brand Krachtig Blond

◎ Appearance

Bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of the Belgian blonde style.

bright goldenclearfine headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a sophisticated blend of orchard fruit esters and soft wheat notes, complemented by a gentle herbal hop character and subtle honey undertones. A light, grainy maltiness rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming the delicate fruity profile.

fruity esterswheat notesherbal hopshoney undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, rounded fruit flavors and a smooth malt backbone derived from both barley and wheat. The bitterness is restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the natural sweetness and complexity to shine through, while a pleasant honey-like character emerges in the mid-palate.

smoothfruitybalanced bitternesshoney notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with a lingering sweetness and subtle malt character that fades gracefully. A gentle fruity aftertaste completes the experience without any harsh edges.

clean finishlingering sweetnessdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
79
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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