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Gouverneur Blond

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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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
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Awards
Belgian Style Blonde
Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
Belgian Style Strong
Country Winner · 2025
World Beer Awards
Netherlands – Belgian Style Strong
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Belgian Style Blonde)
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Belgian Style Strong)
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Netherlands – Belgian Style Strong)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyfruity
clean
malty
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops, supported by soft malt sweetness and subtle honey undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gouverneur 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
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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