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Achel Singel Blond

De Achelse Kluis
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Hop cones bring spicy accents and a whisper of flowers and citrus to this soft, blond, top-fermented beer, which is refermented in the bottle and feels soft and fresh on the tongue. At 5.3% it carries a lower alcohol content, yet it is brewed within the very same abbey walls of De Achelse Kluis in Hamont-Achel.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
spicycleanfloral
spicy
clean
floral
citrusy
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble hop character—spicy pepper notes blend seamlessly with delicate floral undertones and a whisper of citrus zest.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Achel Singel Blond

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity, typical of the style. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout.

pale goldenclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble hop character—spicy pepper notes blend seamlessly with delicate floral undertones and a whisper of citrus zest. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt backbone with subtle honey and fruity esters from the top fermentation, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

noble hopsspicy pepperfloralhoney esters

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and smooth, with spicy hop notes immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate reveals clean malt sweetness balanced by citrus and floral hop derivatives, while light bitterness (22 IBU) provides structure without aggression. The body remains lean and refreshing throughout, allowing each flavor layer to emerge without overlap.

soft mouthfeelspicy hopsclean maltlight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering spice and a faint citrus fade. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without any harsh edges or residual sweetness.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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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