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Blondscoach

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A Belgian-style blond with soft banana and vanilla, a light sweetness and a mild bitterness. Jopen brewed it for 'orange moments', the Dutch football matches, as a limited release at 6.5% ABV. Aimed at the occasional viewer yet liked by specialty-beer drinkers, according to the brewery. It is top-fermented.

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
vanillabananafruity
vanilla
banana
fruity
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent vanilla and ripe banana esters characteristic of Belgian top fermentation, supported by delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blondscoach

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Bright and inviting, the beer presents a light, vibrant carbonation that carries through to the finish.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent vanilla and ripe banana esters characteristic of Belgian top fermentation, supported by delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops. Underlying sweetness suggests honey and light caramel from the malt bill, creating a welcoming and approachable aromatics profile.

banana estervanillanoble hopshoney notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and gently sweet, with vanilla and banana flavors unfolding across the mid-palate alongside a honeyed malt backbone. A mild bitterness from quality noble hops arrives without aggression, providing structure and balance without dominating the fruit-forward character.

soft bananavanilla forwardmild bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the fruity esters and vanilla fading gracefully into a drying, slightly herbaceous aftertaste. Moderate length with no harsh edges, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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