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Martinus Blond

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Light bitterness runs through this Belgian blonde, and the Saaz hop shows itself in the very first sniff. At 6.5 % it comes out of a former print shop on Groningen's Kostersgang, a stone's throw from the Grote Markt, where the kettles now stand in place of the printing press and son Martijn does the brewing.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
noble hopcleanfruity
noble hop
clean
fruity
honey
Aroma
Saaz hops assert themselves immediately with a fresh, noble character that dominates the nose.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Martinus Blond

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation that builds a delicate, persistent head. The beer displays excellent light transmission and maintains crisp lacing as it settles, characteristic of a well-crafted Belgian blonde.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Saaz hops assert themselves immediately with a fresh, noble character that dominates the nose. Subtle honey and light fruity esters emerge beneath, grounding the composition in soft, grainy malts without overwhelming spice or herbal sharpness.

Saaz nobilityhoney sweetnesslight fruit estersnoble-hop forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the Saaz hop delivering restrained bitterness that feels balanced rather than aggressive at 22 IBU. Mid-palate reveals soft fruit and honey notes before a smooth, dry finish that never turns harsh or astringent.

restrained bitternesscrisp entrybalanced profilesmooth texture

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately dry, with noble hop character lingering gently into a pleasant, non-lingering conclusion. The 6.5% ABV remains undetectable, allowing the beer's subtle complexity to close with grace.

clean aftertastemoderate dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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