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Mash – Blond

Oedipus Brewing
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🌍 Netherlands · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 21 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

A beer built to be the support act. Oedipus brewed Mash for Patronaat, a music venue in Haarlem — knowing full well that nobody goes there for what's pouring at the bar. So they built it accordingly: a modern Belgian blond with flavour that doesn't fight for centre stage. Five percent, with flaked oats in the mash for softness.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
wheat
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mash – Blond

Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and persists with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The body appears light and inviting, befitting a support beer designed for social drinking.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lace

Aroma

Soft malt foundation with gentle grain sweetness and a whisper of honey. Flaked oats contribute a subtle cereal softness to the nose. Noble hops provide restrained floral and herbal notes that complement without overwhelming.

soft malthoney notescerealrestrained hops

Taste

Full-bodied on entry despite modest alcohol, with a smooth malt character and gentle wheat undertones. The palate balances delicate sweetness against crisp, clean hop bitterness that never dominates. Oats lend a silky texture that sustains the flavor without heaviness.

smooth palatemalt-forwardwheat notesclean finish

Finish

Quick, refreshing fade with lingering malt sweetness and a dry, hoppy aftertaste. The brevity suits its purpose—a beer that refreshes without fatigue.

refreshingdryquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mash – Blond

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mash – Blond

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, clean character as Mash – Blond will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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