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Goudblond

Budelse Brouwerij
Netherlands·Kölsch
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Pleasantly bitter and top-fermented, this blonde beer is brewed from barley malt with Hallertauer and Saazer hops. It reaches 6 % and comes from Budelse Brouwerij, an independent family brewery in Budel since 1870, which builds its special beers on brewing water from its own source.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with refined noble-hop character, displaying floral and herbal notes from the Hallertauer and Saazer varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goudblond

◎ Appearance

Goudblond presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, displaying fine white lacing. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively, appetizing presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with refined noble-hop character, displaying floral and herbal notes from the Hallertauer and Saazer varieties. Subtle malty undertones provide a light bread-like foundation without dominating. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

noble hopsfloral and herbalsubtle malt foundationclean, crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly malty, followed by a balanced mid-palate where noble-hop bitterness emerges with restraint. The 22 IBU delivers pleasant, lingering bitterness without aggression, while a delicate malt sweetness provides counterpoint. The palate remains crisp and refreshing throughout, with no cloying residue.

noble-hop bitternessdelicate malt balancedry, crisp palaterefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gracefully into a dry, hoppy aftertaste. A light bitter note persists on the back of the palate, inviting the next sip.

dry finishnoble-hop drynessmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

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