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James Blond

Denmark·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A light, easy-drinking Belgian blond with a pleasant citrus note and spicy undertones from orange peel and coriander seeds, finishing smooth and soft. Brewed with barley and wheat malt, it is a fresh, refreshing beer from Gamborg in Middelfart, where Danny, one of the three founding friends, is brewmaster and production manager.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
corianderorangecitrusy
coriander
orange
citrusy
spicy
wheat
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes and a distinctive spice character from orange peel and coriander seed.
also:honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for James Blond

◎ Appearance

James Blond presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating delicate lacing that clings to the glass with each sip.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes and a distinctive spice character from orange peel and coriander seed. Beneath these aromatics lies a soft, clean malt foundation with subtle wheat grain notes, creating an inviting and approachable profile.

orange peelcoriander spicewheat graincitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and refreshing, with pronounced orange and coriander notes balanced by a delicate malt sweetness. The bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the spice and citrus character to dominate while maintaining excellent drinkability and smooth mouthfeel.

smooth-drinkingspiced citruslight bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and clean, with the citrus and spice notes fading gracefully into a lingering malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing without any harsh edges or lingering bitterness.

soft closeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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About Belgian Blonde Ale

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