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Gin - Blond

Brouwerij De 7 Deugden
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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A blond beer infused with CityGin Amsterdam, made as a collaboration between the brewery and the gin brand. The gin brings fresh, spicy tones to the beer, which comes in at 6.8% ABV. Brewed in Amsterdam-Sloten by the team of the social brewery, a company that gives people with a distance to the labour market regular work.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyherbalclean
spicy
herbal
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by gin botanicals—juniper, coriander, and citrus peel—layered over a subtle, clean malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gin - Blond

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A stable, fine-bubbled head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating an inviting, lively presentation.

pale goldenclear, brightfine head retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by gin botanicals—juniper, coriander, and citrus peel—layered over a subtle, clean malt base. Fresh spice notes emerge in the foreground, supported by herbal undertones that suggest both the gin infusion and noble hops. The overall impression is crisp and aromatic, with no yeast or fermentation characters clouding the botanical clarity.

gin botanicals, juniperfresh spiceherbal complexityclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with gin spice asserting itself immediately alongside a light, slightly sweet malty foundation. Mid-palate maintains good balance between the herbal character and restrained bitterness (15 IBU), neither overwhelming the other. The finish is dry and refreshing, driven by the gin's drying botanicals and a whisper of Edelhopfen bitterness.

gin spice forwardlight malty sweetnessherbal-drivendry, restrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brisk, fading smoothly over a medium-short duration. Gin spice lingers gently without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean fadegin spice lingers
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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