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Leffe Prestige 1240

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Leffe Prestige 1240 is a strong, full-bodied blond abbey beer. Fruity, spicy, floral and malty on the nose, it turns creamy on the palate, with spicy and fruity notes of banana, vanilla, star anise, citrus and coriander unfolding one after another. Four types of grain add complexity, and the beer is inspired by the abbey's ancestral brewing methods since 1240. 8.5% ABV.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityvanillaspicy
fruity
vanilla
spicy
banana
coriander
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting fruity and floral notes, dominated by ripe banana and subtle coriander.
also:malty,floral,honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Prestige 1240

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting fruity and floral notes, dominated by ripe banana and subtle coriander. Spice and herbal complexity emerge beneath, with hints of star anise and vanilla complementing the clean Malz foundation. The overall impression is elegant and layered without harshness.

banana forwardcoriander spicefloral and herbalvanilla notes

◐ Taste

Entry is creamy and full-bodied, with immediate fruity character—banana and citrus peak early. The mid-palate unfolds with warming spice, vanilla, and a touch of honey sweetness, balanced by restrained bittering. The four-grain bill adds malty depth without overwhelming the delicate fruit and spice interplay.

creamy mouthfeelbanana and citruswarming spicehoney sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with spice and banana lingering into a gently warming aftertaste. Residual sweetness and Malz character fade slowly, leaving a clean, slightly dry conclusion.

lingering spicewarming alcoholclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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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