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🌍 Netherlands · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 23 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

A Belgian-style blond at 6.5 percent and 25 bitterness units, in the middle of the range's narrow bitterness band. It has a direct alcohol-free counterpart carrying the identical figure. Brewed at the Lindeboom site in Neer with water from the brewery's own spring and the long cold maturation the house applies across its beers.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blond

Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent head that clings to the glass sides. Carbonation is moderate and steady, typical of the Belgian brewing tradition. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile that hints at its approachable character.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops, supported by soft malt sweetness and subtle honey undertones. A light fruity character emerges—faintly apple or pear—without aggressive yeast phenolics. The spring water base contributes to an overall fresh, clean aromatic profile.

noble hopshoneysoft fruitclean malt

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with restrained bitterness (25 IBU) that arrives early and fades cleanly without harshness. Mid-palate balances light malt sweetness against that gentle bitterness, with honey and faint stone fruit notes providing complexity. The finish is crisp and dry, leaving the palate refreshed rather than weighted.

balanced bitternesssmooth drinkingmalty sweetnesscrisp finish

Finish

A short to medium dry finish with lingering noble hop character and a touch of honey warmth. The 6.5% ABV sits comfortably in the background, never aggressive or warming.

dry finishnoble hops linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blond

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Blond

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, clean, smooth-drinking character as Blond will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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