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Bird's Eye

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Drink up and give something back: Bird's Eye is a friendly blonde with a malty, spicy character, at 5.8% ABV and 22 IBU. By drinking it you support Vogeleiland, a spot in Deventer that the brewery counts among the city's loveliest. A blonde with a cause, brewed by DAVO in Deventer, where the brewery began.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready malt notes underscored by subtle spice—a hallmark of Belgian yeast character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bird's Eye

◎ Appearance

Bird's Eye presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting visual presence. The head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine lacing, while active carbonation sustains a persistent crown throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready malt notes underscored by subtle spice—a hallmark of Belgian yeast character. Delicate herbal and floral undertones from noble hops weave through, while a faint honey sweetness rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming the frame.

bready maltBelgian spiceherbal floralhoney notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malty foundation that carries gentle fruity esters and a touch of honey. Mid-palate remains smooth and refreshing, with restrained bitterness (22 IBU) providing balance rather than assertion, allowing the malt sweetness and spice to remain the primary narrative.

maltyspicyclean finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering malt character and a whisper of herbal spice. Aftertaste remains pleasant and unobtrusive, inviting another sip without fatigue.

drymalt lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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