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Bloesem Blond

Gebrouwen door Vrouwen
Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Light in colour, with elderflower giving this blond a floral aroma, and the finish carries a slight bitterness. Styrian Goldings and Cascade are the hops, the strength is 6.2%. It is one of the brewery’s signature beers, and it has so many fans that love poems for it arrive by mail and on social media.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced elderflower and floral notes that immediately distinguish this blonde from its peers.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bloesem Blond

◎ Appearance

Bloesem Blond presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is brisk and visible, imparting a lively sparkle that emphasizes the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by pronounced elderflower and floral notes that immediately distinguish this blonde from its peers. Beneath the florals lie subtle supporting aromas from Styrian Goldings and Cascade hops—herbal and citrus undertones—while the pale malt foundation remains delicate and unobtrusive.

elderflowerfloralherbal hop charactersubtle malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with a delicate malt sweetness and honeyed notes that provide structure without weight. The noble hop bitterness emerges gradually, lending a gentle dry edge that balances the beer's modest alcohol and keeps the finish from becoming cloying.

honey sweetnessclean palatenoble hop bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish carries a light, persistent bitterness with lingering floral and herbal traces. The aftertaste remains refreshing and dry, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishfloral faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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