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Floreffe Blonde

Lefebvre Brewery
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A light, golden abbey ale inspired by the know-how of the monks at Floreffe Abbey and brewed without filtering. The aroma blends malt and caramel with fruit such as banana or pineapple. The first sip is strong and fresh, candy sugar leaves a long, soft finish, and a liquorice finale meets a slightly bitter aftertaste. 6.3 % ABV.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
bananacaramelmalty
banana
caramel
malty
tropical
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with a harmonious blend of soft Malz sweetness and caramel notes, layered with pronounced stone fruit esters reminiscent of banana and tropical pineapple.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Floreffe Blonde

◎ Appearance

Floreffe Blonde presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity despite its unfiltered nature. The head is stable and forms a fine, delicate white collar that clings to the glass with gentle lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle sparkle to the brew.

pale goldenbright claritystable white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a harmonious blend of soft Malz sweetness and caramel notes, layered with pronounced stone fruit esters reminiscent of banana and tropical pineapple. A subtle herbal and slightly spicy character emerges beneath, hinting at the abbey yeast's contribution. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, with no harsh hop bite.

banana estercaramel sweetnesstropical fruitsoft Malz character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with candy sugar and Malz sweetness establishing the flavor foundation immediately. Mid-palate brings soft, honeyed notes alongside lingering stone fruit esters, with the body remaining smooth and well-rounded. A gentle bitterness (22 IBU) emerges mid-sip, balanced by residual sweetness, leading toward a complex finish.

candy sugarhoney notessmooth bodygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and elegant, beginning with soft caramel and evolving into a distinctive licorice undertone. A subtle, slightly dry bitterness lingers on the palate, providing closure without harshness.

long finishlicorice notesoft closure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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