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Malheur 8

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Two months in the brewery's cellars shape this natural blond. Lemon and grapefruit lead the nose, with flowers and a faint spiciness behind them; in the glass it turns extremely dry and clearly hopped, with good maltiness, a little hay and a fine, well-dosed bitterness. Later sherry-like notes surface, close to a bone-dry fino, and the finish runs long.

ABV
8.0%
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
citrusyhoppymalty
citrusy
hoppy
malty
floral
grassy
spicy
Aroma
Lemon and grapefruit citrus dominate the nose, supported by subtle floral notes and a whisper of spice that adds complexity.
also:fruity,honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malheur 8

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and well-integrated, lending the beer a refined, appetizing presence.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Lemon and grapefruit citrus dominate the nose, supported by subtle floral notes and a whisper of spice that adds complexity. The aromatic profile suggests both noble hop character and two months of cellar maturation, with clean fermentation characteristics throughout.

citrus-forwardnoble hopsfloral notesfaint spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and distinctly hoppy, with assertive bitterness balanced by solid maltiness and a hint of hay. Mid-palate reveals a crisp, grassy quality that transitions into sherry-like, fino-adjacent notes—bone-dry and elegant without warming sweetness.

dry palatewell-balanced bitternessgrassy notessherried character

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and clean, trailing off with lingering bitterness and faint noble hop spice. No cloying aftertaste; the dryness persists through the end.

long finishdry aftertastenoble hop fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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