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Kwee & Appels

Brouwerij De MolenClosed
Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A strong blond at 8.5% where juicy quince and apples dominate the aroma, followed by the typical blond yeast notes, together forming a proper fruit bowl. Medium body, a malty base with bready tones, and quince and apple present from first sip to last. The name does exactly what it says. Tasting notes: quince, apple and malty.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward 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
fruityjuicymalty
fruity
juicy
malty
yeasty
bready
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent quince and apple notes, creating a fresh, orchard-like character.
also:honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kwee & Appels

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A white head forms readily and displays good lacing retention, typical of a well-crafted blonde ale. The overall presentation is clean and inviting.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent quince and apple notes, creating a fresh, orchard-like character. Beneath the fruit, characteristic Belgian blonde yeast contributes subtle esters and a soft, spicy complexity. Together these elements build a balanced, fruit-forward aromatic profile without aggressive hop presence.

quince, appleBelgian yeastfruity, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a bready foundation that anchors the palate. Quince and apple flavors persist through the mid-palate, lending juicy, stone-fruit character alongside a gentle tartness. The 8.5% alcohol sits well integrated; moderate bitterness (30 IBU) provides balance without dominating the fruit-and-malt interplay.

juicy stone fruitmalty sweetnessgentle tartsmooth body

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with quince and apple lingering pleasantly, supported by residual maltiness and a touch of honey. The aftertaste remains clean and appetizing, inviting another sip.

fruit-driven aftertastewarm, malty close
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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