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Kwak Blonde

Brouwerij Bosteels
Belgium·Blonde Ale
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Kwak Blonde joined the Kwak range in 2022 and gets its character from the Kwak yeast: fruity, with hints of banana and pear, a delicate bitterness and subtle aroma hops behind it. A smooth, refreshing blonde with a firm head and 7.4%, brewed in Buggenhout, where the Bosteels family has been at work since 1791.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitybananayeasty
fruity
banana
yeasty
peach
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive fruity esters from the Kwak yeast, prominently featuring banana and pear notes alongside subtle peach.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kwak Blonde

◎ Appearance

Kwak Blonde presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, creating fine bubbles that sustain the firm foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright clarityfirm head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive fruity esters from the Kwak yeast, prominently featuring banana and pear notes alongside subtle peach. Noble hops provide a delicate herbal backdrop without dominating, while clean malt undertones support the overall aromatic profile.

banana and pear esterssubtle stone fruitnoble hop characterclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, fruity flavors that echo the aromatic profile—banana and peach blend seamlessly with a soft malt body. A delicate bitterness emerges mid-palate, restrained by the low IBU rating, while the yeasty character remains present without astringency.

soft fruit forwardgentle bitternesssmooth texturewell-balanced yeast

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering fruity notes and a subtle hop dryness. The aftertaste remains light and crisp, inviting another sip.

dry finishrefreshing clarity
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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