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Zonnig Blond

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A hazy blonde built on two unusual hops: Lilly and Petit Blanc, both newer varieties with a fruity bent. They give the beer a lightly fruity aroma over a restrained hop note. The body stays light, the mouthfeel lively, the finish refreshing with a touch of sweetness. At 5.4 percent, all barley malt, top-fermented. Serve at six to eight degrees.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyhoney
fruity
hoppy
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with stone fruit and citrus notes from the two unusual hop varieties, Lilly and Petit Blanc, creating a gently fruity top note without aggressive hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zonnig Blond

◎ Appearance

Zonnig Blond presents a hazy golden-yellow body with fine suspended particles that catch the light. The head forms quickly and clings with moderate persistence, leaving a delicate trail of lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

hazy goldenfine head retentionbright and lively

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and citrus notes from the two unusual hop varieties, Lilly and Petit Blanc, creating a gently fruity top note without aggressive hop character. Underlying the hops sits a soft, clean Malz sweetness with hints of honey and grain. The fermentation profile is restrained and refined, allowing the distinctive hop character to take center stage.

stone fruitdelicate hopsclean grainhoney undertones

◐ Taste

Entry brings a crisp, light body with the fruity hop flavors immediately present and well-defined. The mid-palate remains elegant and restrained, balancing subtle Malz sweetness with the lively fruitiness without tipping toward heaviness. Bitterness is measured and supportive, never dominating, while the finish carries a touch of residual sweetness.

crisp palatebalanced sweetnessrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshing, with a lingering hint of fruit and honey. The aftertaste fades smoothly without any sharp or astringent edges.

refreshingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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