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Hof Blond

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Hof Blond was the first beer Eiber put on the market, back in 2016, and its name tips a hat to The Hague, the city of the court. This top-fermented blond opens with a fruity aroma and a lightly bitter start. Three hops shape it: Saaz, Hercules and Cascade. It is one of the five beers Eiber brews all year round, at 6.4 % ABV.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitynoble hophoppy
fruity
noble hop
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent fruity esters balanced by noble hop character from the Saaz variety.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hof Blond

◎ Appearance

Hof Blond presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that shows good retention and delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the glass.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent fruity esters balanced by noble hop character from the Saaz variety. Cascade adds a subtle citrus note underneath, while the overall profile remains clean and inviting without any solvent or hot alcohol notes despite the 6.4% ABV.

fruity estersnoble hopscitrus undertone

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and refreshing with gentle fruit flavors and a light malt backbone that provides subtle sweetness. The mid-palate develops a moderate hop bitterness courtesy of Hercules and Cascade, finishing with a dry, clean character that neither dominates nor fades abruptly.

crisp attackmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a pleasant dry aftertaste that leaves a gentle hoppy dryness on the palate. The beer drinks light and smooth, making it eminently sessionable.

dry aftertastesessionable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
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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