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Deep Blonde Ale

Sweden·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A Belgian-style blonde ale hopped harder than tradition — organic wheat and pilsner malt as the base, Belgian yeast for the spicy-clove character, and Hallertauer Cascade + Mandarina Bavaria pushing the aromatics into orange-peel and apricot territory. 7% that reads warm without turning heavy.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
fruityfloralhoney
fruity
floral
honey
hoppy
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus and stone fruit notes—bright orange peel and ripe apricot—layered beneath a subtle spiced-clove character typical of Belgian yeast fermentation.
also:orange,citrusy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deep Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent transparency and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate rings. The carbonation is brisk and even, creating a lively effervescence that sustains throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus and stone fruit notes—bright orange peel and ripe apricot—layered beneath a subtle spiced-clove character typical of Belgian yeast fermentation. Floral herbal notes from Hallertauer emerge in the background, softened by gentle wheat and Pilsner malt sweetness.

orange peelapricotspiced cloveherbal floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and fruity, with the wheat and Pilsner malt providing a rounded, honeyed sweetness that balances moderate hop bitterness. Mid-palate brings forward the citrus and spice again, while the 7% alcohol sits warm in the body without becoming heavy or cloying. The finish is clean and moderately dry.

fruity entryhoneyed sweetnessmoderate bitternesswarm alcohol

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and spice notes fading to a subtle herbal dryness. The warmth of the alcohol persists gently without harshness.

citrus fadespiced aftertasteclean dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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