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Duits & Lauret Extra Blond

Netherlands·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Floral and spicy hop notes carry this strong blond, with a lively sparkle and a light bitterness that lingers in the finish. At 8.5% ABV, Extra Blond is well hopped and made for lingering over rather than gulping. It comes from the Fort Everdingen brewery, founded in 2009 and based in the fortress since 2015.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralhoppyspicy hop
floral
hoppy
spicy hop
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral and spicy-hop character, characteristic of noble Edelhopfen varieties.
also:yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Duits & Lauret Extra Blond

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with steady lacing. The carbonation is visibly lively, manifesting as a continuous stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam throughout the tasting.

bright goldenpersistent headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral and spicy-hop character, characteristic of noble Edelhopfen varieties. Beneath the hop profile lies a subtle maltiness and light yeasty undertones that support without overwhelming the delicate aromatics.

floral hopsspicy-herbalnoble characteryeasty backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the malt providing a light bready foundation that quickly yields to assertive floral and spicy-hop notes. The mid-palate remains dry and hoppy, building into a moderate, lingering bitterness that refuses to fade quickly.

hoppy, drymoderate bitternesscrisp entrylingering bite

◑ Finish

The finish extends well, with the bitter-hop character persisting on the palate long after swallowing. A dry, slightly warm sensation from the 8.5% ABV rounds out the experience without harshness.

bitter aftertastewarming alcoholextended finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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