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La Cambre Blond

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A full-bodied Brussels abbey blond with a malty finish, re-fermented in the bottle: 6.3%, golden-blond, made with Belgian hops only. The beer pays tribute to Dame Gisèle and her hospitality, and it carries the 'Erkend Belgisch Abdijbier' mark, which ties it to an abbey site where beer was once brewed and sends a fee to the abbey for every serving.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
honey
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, dignified malt notes—pale grain and a whisper of honey sweetness—balanced by restrained floral and herbal notes from carefully selected Belgian hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Cambre Blond

◎ Appearance

La Cambre Blond presents a luminous golden-blonde hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is gentle yet sufficient, creating a refined effervescence typical of bottle-conditioned abbey ales. The visual impression conveys elegance and restraint rather than aggressive bubbling.

golden-blondeclear, brightfine head lacingbottle-conditioned

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, dignified malt notes—pale grain and a whisper of honey sweetness—balanced by restrained floral and herbal notes from carefully selected Belgian hops. A gentle, clean fermentation character contributes subtle fruity esters without dominating. The overall impression is approachable and inviting, with no harsh or pungent edges.

soft malthoney undertonesnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, delivering a satisfying malt foundation with honeyed sweetness that persists through the mid-palate. Belgian hops contribute a restrained, refined bitterness (22 IBU) and subtle noble-hop character that complements rather than challenges the malt. The finish is dry and clean, with no harsh astringency.

full malt bodyhoney sweetnessgentle bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and elegant, with the malt character fading gracefully into a clean, dry conclusion. A hint of noble-hop dryness lingers pleasantly on the palate without becoming bitter or metallic.

medium dry finishmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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