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Nemeton's Blond

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A Belgian-style blond with a dry, lightly bitter drink. Several hop varieties, special grains, candi sugar and traditional yeast give it its depth of flavour. 6.5 % ABV, brewed at the Stadsbrouwerij Veenendaal for Waalwijk's Nemeton Brewing, which has been bringing beers to the Netherlands since its 2017 founding.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
yeasty
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, herbal hop character derived from multiple varieties, complemented by subtle floral and light citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nemeton's Blond

◎ Appearance

Nemeton's Blond displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is lively yet refined, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain the foam's structure throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, herbal hop character derived from multiple varieties, complemented by subtle floral and light citrus notes. Beneath this lies a soft maltiness with delicate hints of honey and a gentle spiciness from the traditional Belgian yeast—no aggressive phenolics, just a refined aromatic balance.

herbal hopshoney undertonesclean and spiced

◐ Taste

The palate is notably dry on entry, with a crisp, hoppy bitterness that evolves across the mid-palate without overwhelming. The malty backbone provides a soft, slightly honeyed sweetness that anchors the composition, while the yeast character adds a delicate spice and fruitiness that keeps the overall impression clean and elegant.

dry and crispbalanced bitternesslight fruit and honey

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately long, with the dryness lingering pleasantly and a faint herbal bitterness fading gradually. The aftertaste remains clean, leaving no harsh residue and inviting another sip.

smooth departuredry lingering finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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