Bondgenoot
Fresh lime in the aroma, then a taste that moves from fruity to bitter. Kompaan's first beer, brewed in Kompaan's own kitchen in 2012 as a hopped blond with European and American hops, at 5.2%. Number 20 in the brewery's numbering, it won bronze in the light blond category of the 2017 Dutch Beer Challenge.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bondgenoot
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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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About Belgian Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Belgian Pale Ale?
Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.
Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, fruity, bitter character as Bondgenoot will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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