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Westport Blond

Ireland·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Westport Blond is the brewery's flagship, a golden ale modelled on Belgian blond ales and matured for months before release. The nose brings ripe pear, floral notes and fresh biscuit. On the palate a soft malt sweetness comes first, then a light hop bitterness, and the beer ends crisp and clean. Barley and wheat go into the mash, and the beer is unfiltered, unpasteurised and naturally carbonated.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
cleanmaltyfloral
clean
malty
floral
wheat
bready
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct ripe pear notes, followed by gentle floral undertones that suggest noble hop character rather than aggressive aromatics.
also:honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Westport Blond

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent transparency, characteristic of the style. The head forms with good volume and displays fine retention, leaving a delicate lacing pattern down the glass. Natural carbonation generates a steady stream of small bubbles, maintaining visual liveliness throughout service.

bright goldenexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct ripe pear notes, followed by gentle floral undertones that suggest noble hop character rather than aggressive aromatics. Soft biscuit and light grain notes emerge from the malt bill, creating a welcoming and balanced aromatic profile without any harsh or solvent-like qualities.

ripe pearfloral hopsfresh biscuit

◐ Taste

The palate entry presents soft malt sweetness with a refined, honeyed quality from the barley and wheat base. Mid-palate develops a light, restrained hop bitterness that never dominates, maintaining the beer's approachable character. The finish cuts clean and crisp, with no residual cloying sweetness, allowing the delicate balance to remain intact.

soft malt sweetnesslight bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and refreshing, with the natural carbonation adding an effervescent quality that prevents any lingering heaviness. The beer closes with a subtle grain dryness and lingering floral notes.

crispdry grain echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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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