hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

De Weldoener

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
Tap to rate

Golden-yellow under a full head, De Weldoener is a top-fermented blond inspired by the classic Belgian style. Floral aromas lead to a characteristic bitterness with refined hop touches, and the finish is slightly dry. At 6.7% ABV, brewed from nothing more than barley malt, hops and yeast, and left unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose is led by prominent floral notes that define the aromatic profile, with refined noble hop character adding complexity without harshness.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Weldoener

◎ Appearance

De Weldoener presents a luminous golden-yellow hue beneath a substantial, persistent head. The unfiltered, unpasteurised nature of the beer yields a fine haziness that catches the light, while carbonation appears well-integrated, creating stable lacing that clings to the glass.

golden-yellowpersistent headunfiltered hazefine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by prominent floral notes that define the aromatic profile, with refined noble hop character adding complexity without harshness. Subtle honey and light fruit undertones emerge beneath, while the yeast signature remains clean and restrained, allowing the hop and malt aromatics to occupy the foreground.

floral hopshoney notesnoble hop refinementclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, smooth entry that builds into a characteristic herbal and slightly bitter development. Dry malt sweetness provides structure in the mid-palate, while restrained fruity notes add dimensionality without overwhelming the primary bitter-dry framework. The hop bitterness is distinctive yet refined, never aggressive.

herbal bitternessdry malt sweetnessrefined noble hopssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and crisp, with lingering herbal-floral notes that gradually fade into a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste. The 6.7% ABV remains well-balanced, allowing the finish to remain elegant rather than warming.

dry finishherbal persistenceclean aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with De Weldoener

More from Brouwerij Maallust

1818
1818
Quadrupel
10.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Armoedzaaier
De Deerne
De Deerne
Maibock
7.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
De Kolonist
De Kolonist
Hefeweizen
5.0%·Mild
Find matches →
De Rentmeester
De Rentmeester
Barleywine
10.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
De Vagebond
De Vagebond
Vienna Lager
5.0%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Mooie Madam
Mooie Madam
Dubbel
7.0%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Veldwachter
Veldwachter
Bock
7.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, dry, bitter character as De Weldoener will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →