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Blonde Rauwdouwer

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Belgian-style blond with a bitter side and a surprising dry-hop twist. At 6.4 % ABV it is brewed with Magnum, Saaz, Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Behind it is the non-profit Stichting Rabauw Craft Beer, which invests every cent of profit back; the brewers are Rabauwers, people with a distance to the labour market.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
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
hoppycitrusyspicy hop
hoppy
citrusy
spicy hop
fruity
honey
Aroma
Clean noble hop character from Saaz leads the nose, complemented by herbal and slightly spicy notes from the Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Rauwdouwer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean noble hop character from Saaz leads the nose, complemented by herbal and slightly spicy notes from the Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria additions. Subtle honey and light fruity undertones emerge beneath the hop-forward profile, with minimal yeast expression.

noble hopsherbal, spicycitrus noteshoney undertones

◐ Taste

Crisp, dry entry with assertive bitterness that commands the palate without overwhelming. Mid-palate reveals layered citrus and stone fruit character from the dry-hop blend, while a light honey sweetness and delicate spice provide textural complexity. The finish dries progressively, leaving a clean, resinous bitterness.

bitter, drycitrus, stone fruitresinous finishwell-balanced

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with lingering bitterness and a subtle peppery hop bite. Clean and refreshing aftertaste with no astringency.

dry aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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