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Corsendonk Blond

Brouwerij Corsendonk
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Golden, crystal-clear and crowned by a fine white head: Corsendonk Blond is a Belgian abbey beer of 6.5%. The nose is fruity and hoppy with spicy notes, the palate stays spicy and round, and the finish is hopped with a light bitterness. It is available on draught, in kegs of 20 and 30 litres.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyspicyfruity
hoppy
spicy
fruity
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose is notably fruity and herbaceous, with pronounced hop character layered over subtle spice notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Corsendonk Blond

◎ Appearance

Corsendonk Blond presents a radiant golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine, persistent white head crowns the pour, demonstrating good foam retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

golden, crystallinefine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is notably fruity and herbaceous, with pronounced hop character layered over subtle spice notes. A restrained sweetness emerges beneath, characteristic of the abbey ale tradition, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile without any harshness.

fruity estersherbal hopsspiced character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, round entry that carries forward the spicy and hoppy themes from the nose. Mid-palate remains smooth and full-bodied, with restrained bitterness building gradually toward the finish, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout.

hoppy, spicysmooth mouthfeelgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and hop-forward, with a light, lingering bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without any cloying sweetness.

hopped finishclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
85
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.

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