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Jenlain Blonde

Brasserie Duyck
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🌍 France · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 23 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Hop character
earthy
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jenlain Blonde

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 Jenlain Blonde

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 earthy, fruity, floral character as Jenlain Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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