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Honingblond

Brouwerij Troost
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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Honey is added during brewing and is clearly present in both aroma and flavour, joined by caramel, coriander and a light grassy note, with malt and a gentle sweetness underneath. Magnum and Hallertau hops keep the soft, round body in balance, and a small, soft bitterness lingers in the finish. A full, warm blonde of 6.5% with an almost amber glow, brewed in volume at Westergas.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeycoriandercaramel
honey
coriander
caramel
malty
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced honey—warm and inviting—layered with subtle coriander spice and light caramel malt notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honingblond

◎ Appearance

A bright, golden blonde with an almost amber glow, presenting excellent clarity and a stable, pillowy head. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily. Schaumkleiden (lacing) clings pleasantly to the glass as you drink.

golden-amberclearsoft headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced honey—warm and inviting—layered with subtle coriander spice and light caramel malt notes. A gentle grassy undertone from the Hallertau emerges beneath, while Magnum hops add a faint herbal foundation. The overall impression is rounded and approachable, without sharp or aggressive notes.

honey-forwardcoriandercaramel maltgrassy-herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and vollmundig, with honey and malt sweetness establishing the mid-palate immediately. Caramel and coriander develop in parallel, creating a spiced, honeyed character that feels naturally integrated rather than artificial. Magnum and Hallertau hops provide a gentle bitterness (26 IBU) that balances the sweetness without dominating, finishing with a clean, slightly dry sensation.

honey-sweetfull-bodiedcoriander spicegentle bitterness

◑ Finish

A soft, lingering bitterness carries into the finish, accompanied by a faint malty dryness that keeps the aftertaste clean. The sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a warm, slightly herbal memory.

soft bittermalty-drywarm finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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