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St. Idesbald Blond

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Golden blond with a firm, lacing head. The nose is complex, with hints of jenever, lime, coriander and hop. The palate is softly round and spicy with a balanced bitterness, and the aftertaste is soft and slightly bitter. A 6.5% Belgian blonde brewed by Huyghe in Melle, part of the St. Idesbald range.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
corianderspicycitrusy
coriander
spicy
citrusy
hoppy
herbal
fruity
Aroma
The nose is distinctly complex, leading with pronounced coriander and spice notes that recall jenever and botanical spirits.
also:honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Idesbald Blond

◎ Appearance

St. Idesbald Blond presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a firm, persistent head that leaves clear lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that sustain the generous foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenexcellent clarityfirm lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is distinctly complex, leading with pronounced coriander and spice notes that recall jenever and botanical spirits. Citrus—particularly lime—emerges alongside herbal and grassy hop character, with a subtle honeyed sweetness and light fruity undertones rounding out the composition.

coriander-forwardlime and citrusherbal spicebotanical

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, round mouthfeel that carries pronounced spice and coriander warmth. A balanced bitterness emerges mid-palate without dominating, complemented by subtle honey and light fruit notes, while the modest hop presence adds a dry, grassy quality to the mid-section.

soft mouthfeelspicedbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and lingering, characterized by a gentle bitterness and residual spice that fades gradually. The finish maintains the beer's characteristic dryness without astringency, leaving a refined impression.

soft bitternesslingering spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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