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Enghien Blonde

Brasserie de Silly
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Bitterness leads the first sip but never turns harsh, then makes room for a round, mild centre and finish. Top-fermented blond beer at 7.5% ABV, brewed with pale malt and Kent and Hallertau hops. The Enghien name goes back to the brewery Silly took over in 1975, whose Double Enghien beers joined the range.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
noble hophoppymalty
noble hop
hoppy
malty
clean
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained noble-hop character—clean, herbal notes from Kent and Hallertau varieties—supported by soft pale-malt undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Enghien Blonde

◎ Appearance

Enghien Blonde presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A stable white head forms readily and clings to the glass walls with good retention, leaving delicate traces of lacing as you drink.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained noble-hop character—clean, herbal notes from Kent and Hallertau varieties—supported by soft pale-malt undertones. A faint fruity whisper and traces of honey provide gentle complexity without dominating the profile.

noble hopsherbalpale maltsubtle fruit

◐ Taste

Bitterness arrives first and maintains prominence throughout without ever turning harsh or astringent. The mid-palate rounds into a smooth, malty center where the hop bitterness integrates seamlessly. The finish is clean and crisp, with residual noble-hop dryness and a touch of honey sweetness keeping the palate refreshing.

assertive bitternesssmooth maltnoble-hop drynessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with dry, herbal hop notes and a lingering bitterness that remains pleasant rather than aggressive. A hint of honey sweetness emerges in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

drylong-lasting hop presence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Belgian Blonde Ale

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What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

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