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St-Feuillien Blonde

Brasserie St-Feuillien
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 46 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

The pale half of the abbey pair launched in 1952, refermented in the bottle. It pours a deep gold under a fine, airy head. Aromatic hops lead the nose, with a citrus note that the brewery attributes to its spice blend rather than to the hops. A full malt base carries a firm, clearly marked bitterness, and the finish turns dry and hop-led. Flavours of orange peel, lemon zest, bread crust, white pepper and a faint clove note from the house yeast.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Gold · 2010
World Beer Awards
Abbey/Trappist Pale Ale
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Abbey/Trappist Pale Ale)
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

Very crisp and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
Distinctive notes
orange
citrusy
spicy
Hop character
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
cloveyeasty

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Feuillien Blonde

◎ Appearance

Deep gold under a fine, airy head with excellent retention and delicate lacing. The beer presents itself with bright clarity and lively carbonation that sustains throughout the glass.

deep goldfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Aromatic noble hops dominate the nose, leading with a citrus character the brewery attributes to its proprietary spice blend rather than hop varieties alone. White pepper and faint clove notes emerge from the house yeast, adding complexity beneath the initial brightness.

noble hopscitrus, spicewhite pepper, clove

◐ Taste

A full malt base enters with bread crust and subtle sweetness, carrying through a firm, clearly marked bitterness that builds mid-palate. Orange peel and lemon zest notes interweave with the malt structure, creating a balanced but assertive hop presence.

firm bitternessbread crust, citrusmalt-forward

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and hop-led, with persistent bitterness and a crisp, clean aftertaste. Lemon zest and white pepper linger, fading to a pleasantly bitter dryness.

dry, bittercrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St-Feuillien Blonde

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 St-Feuillien Blonde

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 dry, hoppy, bitter character as St-Feuillien Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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