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Gruut Blond

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Gruut's core flagship — a smooth, unfiltered blonde brewed without any hops. The medieval herb blend creates a gentle bitter finish with citrusy, slightly sweet character. Deceptively drinkable and endlessly surprising for first-time tasters who expect hops and find something entirely different.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
herbalcitrusyclean
herbal
citrusy
clean
spicy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with soft herbal complexity—dried citrus peel, gentle sage, and subtle spice notes emerge before any sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gruut Blond

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, crystalline clarity and an unfiltered character that catches light cleanly. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle, sustained stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenunfiltered, brightfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft herbal complexity—dried citrus peel, gentle sage, and subtle spice notes emerge before any sweetness. Medieval herb blend dominates over malt, creating an aromatic profile that feels distinctly old-world and botanical rather than conventionally hoppy. Delicate white pepper and faint grain undertones provide grounding depth.

herbal blendcitrus peelsage, spiceclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and clean, with gentle herbal bitterness and a balanced sweetness that sits just off-center. Mid-palate reveals layered complexity: subtle wheat character, light citrus notes, and a dry herbal finish that builds without aggression. The herb blend delivers a refined, almost medicinal bitterness that lingers pleasantly rather than dominates.

smooth herbalbalanced sweetnessrefined bitternesswheat undertone

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, herbal aftertaste that fades gracefully. The mouth remains clean and slightly refreshed, with no harsh edges or cloying residue.

dry herbalclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

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