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De Blonde Barbier

De Bekeerde Suster
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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A light bitterness sits at the back of this unfiltered Amsterdam Blonde Ale and fades into a gentle aftertaste, with three hop varieties at work. At 6.2% it is named for Gerardus Franciscus Bickerszoon, the Blonde Barber of 16th-century Amsterdam, who went back to beards and hair after mishaps with his blade, while Cornelis Calcoen wrote down his tall tales.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, herbal hop character from the three-variety blend, balanced by a gentle Malz sweetness in the background.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Blonde Barbier

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with good transparency, characteristic of a well-made blonde ale. The unfiltered nature creates a soft, fine haze that catches the light pleasantly. Head retention is firm, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed.

golden-yellowfine hazefirm headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, herbal hop character from the three-variety blend, balanced by a gentle Malz sweetness in the background. Subtle citrus and spice notes emerge with aeration, while the yeast remains discreet, allowing the hop definition to shine through without aggression.

herbal hopscleansubtle citrussoft Malz

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with delicate Malz structure supporting the hoppy character across the mid-palate. A restrained bitterness develops at the back of the mouth—measured at 15 IBU—offering just enough tension without overwhelming the palate. The finish remains smooth and dry.

light Malzherbal bitternesscrisp entrydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste recedes gently, leaving a clean, refreshing sensation that invites the next sip. Lingering hop bitterness fades into a pleasant dryness without any astringency.

gentle faderefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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