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James Blond 0.3%

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This low-alcohol version of James Blond has just 0.3% ABV. It tastes malty, and the hop bitterness lingers in a dry finish. It is a Belgian-style blonde brewed in Rha in the Achterhoek, close to the river IJssel and three kilometres from the small town of Bronkhorst, by the same brewery that makes the 6% original.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and gentle floral hop character typical of Belgian noble varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for James Blond 0.3%

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls throughout the pour. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and gentle floral hop character typical of Belgian noble varieties. Light honeyed notes emerge, complemented by a subtle grassy edge from the restrained bittering hops. The overall aromatic profile remains delicate and approachable, without sharp alcohol presence.

soft malt sweetnessfloral hop noteshoneyed undertonesgrassy finish

◐ Taste

The palate reveals a clean malt backbone with subtle honey and fruity esters balanced against a dry, lingering bitterness. Mid-palate development is smooth and refined, with the hop bitterness building gradually rather than aggressively. The low alcohol allows the hop character and malt complexity to shine without warming or harshness.

dry malt foundationlingering hop bitternesssmooth developmenthoney and fruit notes

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry finish with persistent but refined hop bitterness that tapers gradually. The aftertaste remains clean and malty, leaving no cloying sweetness.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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