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Deep Blonde Ale

Oppigårds Bryggeri
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🌍 Sweden · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 21 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
orange
spicy
citrusy
Malt character
honeymalty
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Deep Blonde Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Deep Blonde Ale

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, floral, honey character as Deep Blonde Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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