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Gulpener Blond

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The brewery points out that blond is a colour, not a style: this one is light yellow, brewed from barley, wheat and a little elderflower from herbalist Frank Radder in Margraten, two villages away. It smells of grain and flowers and tastes of wheat, orange, honey and elderflower, with a finish that keeps humming along. 6.0% ABV.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheathoneyfloral
wheat
honey
floral
orange
herbal
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with soft grain and wheat notes, immediately joined by floral elderflower that frames without overwhelming.
also:clean,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gulpener Blond

◎ Appearance

A pale golden-yellow hue that catches light with clarity and brightness. The head forms with moderate persistence, settling into a thin collar with gentle lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears lively yet restrained, appropriate to the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearmoderate headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft grain and wheat notes, immediately joined by floral elderflower that frames without overwhelming. Beneath lies a subtle honeyed sweetness and a whisper of citrus zest—orange peel rather than bright citric acid. The overall impression remains herbaceous and garden-fresh, inviting rather than assertive.

wheat grainelderflowerhoneyorange blossom

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean wheat backbone and mild honey sweetness on entry. Mid-palate develops orange and herbal notes in harmonious balance, while bitterness remains low and integrated—a gentle 15 IBU that lends structure without edge. The malt profile stays light and crisp, allowing the adjunct flavors to speak clearly.

wheat-forwardhoney-sweetherbal elegancesoft bitterness

◑ Finish

A sustained, gently fading finish that allows the elderflower and orange to linger as the sweetness retreats. The aftertaste carries a light herbal echo and maintains the beer's refreshing character through the dry-out.

lingering floralclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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