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Zeeuws Blond

Dutch Bargain
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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An ode to Zeeland holiday romances: Zeeuws Blond is a Blonde Ale as fresh as a first holiday love, with a hint of bitterness and a slightly boozy, bitter finish. At 6.7% ABV and 36 IBU it drinks so easily that there is always room for another. Its low-alcohol sibling is Designated Dryver, and it is one of the brewery's Classics.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, crisp character driven by noble hop expression—subtle floral and herbal notes without aggressive resinousness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zeeuws Blond

◎ Appearance

Zeeuws Blond presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transmission. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, persistent collar with good lacing retention. Carbonation is lively and evenly dispersed, creating a clean, appetizing visual presence.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, crisp character driven by noble hop expression—subtle floral and herbal notes without aggressive resinousness. Beneath lies a soft, understated Malz foundation with a touch of grain sweetness. Light fruity esters from fermentation add a gentle, refreshing quality.

noble hopsherbalclean maltlight fruit esters

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a balanced malt-forward core providing gentle body and a faint honey-like sweetness. Mid-palate develops a clean bitterness—36 IBU register as restrained but present—with a crisp, drying edge that sharpens the finish. The 6.7% alcohol sits comfortably integrated, adding subtle warmth without harsh spirit.

balanced bitternesssmooth palatedry finishintegrated alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering dry bitterness and a trace of warming alcohol. Aftertaste remains clean and slightly herb-inflected, inviting another sip.

dry aftertastelingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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