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Day Drinker Belgian Blonde

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Hazy, straw-colored and golden, Day Drinker teems with aromas of orange zest and soft fruit flavors, with mild oats, notes of banana and a hint of Belgian sweetness. The finish is dry. It is a year-round Lost Forty staple, made and distributed only in Arkansas.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
orangefruitybanana
orange
fruity
banana
citrusy
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—particularly orange zest—alongside orchard fruit notes that suggest ripe stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Day Drinker Belgian Blonde

◎ Appearance

Day Drinker presents a luminous straw to pale golden hue, with a light haze that softens the visual clarity without obscuring detail. The head forms with moderate density and recedes steadily, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, appropriate to the style's approachable character.

straw-goldenhazy, delicatemoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—particularly orange zest—alongside orchard fruit notes that suggest ripe stone fruit. Soft, yeasty undertones bring subtle banana character, while a gentle sweetness reminiscent of honey and gentle grain rounds the profile. The bouquet remains inviting and fresh, with no aggressive hop bite to distract.

orange zest, citrusbanana, stone fruithoney, soft sweetnessdelicate yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and approachable, with the promised orange and fruit flavors immediately present. Mid-palate reveals a fine malt structure with mild oat notes and a touch of Belgian character—a subtle fruited sweetness rather than candy-like bulk. Bitterness remains very restrained (10 IBU), allowing fruit and malt to lead; the finish builds toward dryness without harshness.

fruity, citrus-forwardoat grain, smooth maltdry finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish transitions cleanly to dry, with lingering citrus and a light grain dryness on the palate. Aftertaste fades gently without astringency, leaving a refreshing impression suited to its intended easy-drinking character.

dry, cleancitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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About Belgian Blonde Ale

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