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Ename Blond

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Ename Blond belongs to the abbey beer range the brewery built around the former Benedictine abbey of Ename, founded in 1063 and destroyed during the French Revolution. Added to the range in 1997, it is refermented in the bottle. The nose is fruity, with orange and banana over sweet malt. On the palate citrus, malt and a firm hop note keep each other in check, with a faint mineral touch, before a long, dry and slightly bitter finish.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2026
World Beer Awards
Belgian Style Blonde
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Belgian Style Blonde)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitybananacitrusy
fruity
banana
citrusy
orange
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—layered over distinct banana esters typical of Belgian yeast character.
also:mineral,honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ename Blond

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the tasting.

pale goldencrisp carbonationpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—layered over distinct banana esters typical of Belgian yeast character. Sweet malt notes provide a clean, grainy foundation that balances the fruity impressions without overwhelming the composition.

orange zestbanana esterssweet maltfruity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean citrus bite that quickly integrates with the malt backbone, creating a harmonious mid-palate where neither element dominates. A firm, restrained hop presence adds definition and a subtle mineral quality, leading into a dry, slightly bitter finish that remains crisp and refreshing.

citrus bitebalanced maltdry finishmineral edge

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish with a gentle bitterness that lingers pleasantly without harshness, leaving a clean palate and inviting another sip.

long dry finishsoft bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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