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Jenlain Blonde

France·Belgian Blonde Ale
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The sister of the Jenlain Ambrée — a blonde with character, inspired by the Ambrée recipe but with focus on aromatic hop expression. Light bitterness from a subtle combination of Citra and Chinook hops. Buttercup yellow with white foam; earthy and rustic on the nose with white flowers and yellow fruits.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyfruityfloral
earthy
fruity
floral
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with earthy and rustic notes anchored by dried herbs and soil-like undertones.
also:honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jenlain Blonde

◎ Appearance

A luminous buttercup yellow with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The white head builds generously and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, creating a refined visual presence characteristic of well-crafted blonde ales.

buttercup yellowbright claritywhite lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with earthy and rustic notes anchored by dried herbs and soil-like undertones. Floral white flower aromatics weave through yellow stone fruit—apricot and mirabelle plum—while Citra and Chinook hops contribute subtle citrus and resinous depth without dominating the profile.

earthy, rusticwhite flowersyellow fruitherbal hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and fruit-forward, with yellow stone fruit flavors leading into a malty, honey-tinged mid-palate that feels neither thick nor thin. A restrained bitterness from the hop blend emerges mid-palate and lingers gently, providing structure without harshness, while a subtle earthiness grounds the overall impression.

fruity entryhoney sweetnesscontrolled bitternessmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with the honey and malt receding to allow earthy, floral notes to echo in the aftertaste. Moderate length keeps the beer refreshing without losing its aromatic complexity.

crisp, drymoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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