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Jopen Blond

Jopen
Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Banana and vanilla lead the aroma of this blond; the taste is full, malty and lightly sweet, with a low bitterness. Jopen calls it a multi-grain beer made from naturally grown ingredients and an easy entry to craft beer. Top-fermented, 6.5% ABV, a blond for drinkers new to craft. The brewery's taste tags: soft, lightly sweet, lightly bitter, fruity, malty.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillabananamalty
vanilla
banana
malty
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright banana and vanilla notes, characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation, layered over a soft, grainy maltz foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jopen Blond

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a bright, inviting appearance typical of the Belgian blonde style, with steady carbonation visible throughout.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright banana and vanilla notes, characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation, layered over a soft, grainy maltz foundation. Secondary fruity and honey-like aromas emerge with gentle coaxing, creating an approachable and welcoming bouquet.

bananavanillagrainy maltfruity

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on the palate, with pronounced sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness. Vanilla and subtle banana flavors persist through the mid-palate, supported by a honey-like roundness that maintains smoothness throughout the drinking experience.

maltysoftlightly sweetsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with lingering honey and malt notes fading gracefully. A gentle bitterness emerges in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishhoney noteslight bitter edge
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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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