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Blonde Simmie

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Citrus-like hop aromas, malty sweetness and a pleasant bitterness, light to medium in mouthfeel, with a refreshing finish. A 5.0% blonde brewed with barley and wheat malt and Cascade hops, named after Simcoe, the brewery dog, who had starred in several one-off beers before. It sits in the core range next to Witte Simmie.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltywheat
citrusy
malty
wheat
hoppy
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus notes from the Cascade hops—hints of lemon zest and subtle orange peel—layered over a soft, grainy malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Simmie

◎ Appearance

Blonde Simmie presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting sheen. A fine, persistent white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The beer shows lively carbonation characteristic of a well-conditioned Belgian blonde.

pale goldenclear, brightpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus notes from the Cascade hops—hints of lemon zest and subtle orange peel—layered over a soft, grainy malt sweetness. A whisper of wheat adds lightness and mild grain character, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting without aggressive hop intensity.

citrus forwardlemon, orange peelgrainy maltwheat notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied, with an immediate interplay of malty sweetness and Cascade hop bitterness. The mid-palate balances grain sweetness with a gentle, dry hop character, while a faint honey note adds roundness. The finish develops a mild, lingering bitterness that never overwhelms the delicate malt foundation.

balanced sweet-bitterlight bodyhoney undertonecrisp hop finish

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly clean and dry, with the mild bitterness tapering gradually into a pleasant citrus and grain aftertaste. Residual sweetness lingers softly without cloying, inviting another sip.

dry, refreshinglingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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