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Barbãr Blonde

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Barbãr presents itself as a deep blonde beneath a silken head, with a fruity nose distinctly marked by honey. The aroma unfolds into floral, spiced, and citrus notes—the characteristic register of Belgian abbey yeast. On the palate, the beer is sweet and rounded, without bitterness or any harsh finish, yet remarkably thirst-quenching given its eight percent alcohol. The mouthfeel carries length and presence, making it an aperitif-ready choice despite its strength. Serve cool, around five degrees Celsius, in a broad tulip glass.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Silver
AIBA Hopus
Silver · 2010
European Brewers Symposium
Specialty Honey Beer
Gold · 2012
European Brewers Symposium
Specialty Honey Beer
Bronze · 2013
AIBA
Gold · 2013
Belgian Beer Challenge
Silver · 2015
Belgian Beer Challenge
Gold · 2017
European Brewers Symposium
Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
Belgium
Gold · 2025
Belgian Beer Challenge
★Silver — AIBA Hopus
★Silver — European Brewers Symposium (Specialty Honey Beer)
★Gold — European Brewers Symposium (Specialty Honey Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyfruityfloral
honey
fruity
floral
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced honey notes backed by fruity esters typical of Belgian abbey yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barbãr Blonde

◎ Appearance

Barbãr displays a deep golden blonde hue beneath a silken, persistent head. The beer holds excellent clarity with fine carbonation that creates a refined visual presence. The head retention and fine bead structure suggest good malt protein and proper conditioning.

deep goldensilken headwell-carbonatedbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced honey notes backed by fruity esters typical of Belgian abbey yeast. Floral and spiced characters emerge alongside subtle citrus hints, creating a layered and inviting aromatic profile. The yeast-driven complexity dominates without sharp or aggressive edges.

honey-forwardBelgian yeast estersfloral spicecitrus undertones

◐ Taste

The palate presents a sweet, rounded entry with honey and fruity elements carrying through the mid-palate. Bitterness is notably absent, replaced instead by smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a gentle spiced warmth. The eight percent alcohol integrates seamlessly, providing structure without harshness or heat.

honeyed sweetnesssmooth creamyspice and fruitperfectly balanced

◑ Finish

The finish remains long and thirst-quenching, with residual honey and subtle spice lingering on the palate. Despite its strength, the beer leaves no bitter aftertaste or warming sensation.

clean persistenthoney lingeringrefreshing despite ABV
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?

Belgian Strong Golden 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.

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