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Lightly malty aromas come from this soft blonde beer with a fresh colour. It is brewed in the Belgian tradition with barley, wheat, oats and the brewery's own IJ yeast, plus Amsterdam tap water and hops. 5.8% ABV, and best served at 6–8 °C. It comes from the Amsterdam brewery that has worked in a former bathhouse since 1985.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatmaltyclean
wheat
malty
clean
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character balanced by subtle wheat notes that add complexity without overwhelming.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blondie

◎ Appearance

Blondie presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing that traces the diminishing foam. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's fresh, approachable character.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character balanced by subtle wheat notes that add complexity without overwhelming. A gentle yeast presence contributes gentle fruity and spicy undertones typical of the brewery's house strain, while noble hops provide a clean, herbal backdrop rather than assertive aromatics.

grainy maltwheat notesherbal hopsgentle yeast character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, lightly malty foundation where wheat and oat adjuncts create a silky mouthfeel and subtle sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBUs, allowing the malt and grain profile to dominate the mid-palate without astringency. The beer finishes clean and crisp, with excellent drinkability and balance.

soft malt sweetnesssilky wheat bodyrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading gracefully with a lingering hint of grain and a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh notes or cloying sweetness remain, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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