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Cadet Blond

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Cadet Blond is a top-fermented, bottle-conditioned Belgian blond ale, presented as the lighter, everyday counterpart to Barbe d'Or. It pours a clear golden colour under a fine, stable head. The nose brings a light Belgian yeast fruitiness of pear and apple, with a whisper of clove, over a bready malt base. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with soft grain and a herbal hop touch, and the finish is clean, gently spicy and easy-drinking.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanfruitybready
clean
fruity
bready
herbal
malty
clove
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate Belgian yeast character, revealing notes of ripe pear and green apple that sit atop a warm bready malt foundation.
also:spicy,honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cadet Blond

◎ Appearance

Cadet Blond presents a clear, bright golden hue that catches the light with clarity and liveliness. A fine, stable white head forms and clings to the glass with composed lacing, creating a composed visual frame. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's refined presentation.

clear goldenfine stable headbright lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate Belgian yeast character, revealing notes of ripe pear and green apple that sit atop a warm bready malt foundation. A whisper of clove spice emerges from the fermentation, adding a light herbal dimension without overwhelming the fruit. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, inviting rather than assertive.

pear, appleclove spicebready malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and clean, with soft grain flavors lending a gentle maltiness that frames the entire experience. A subtle herbal hop character weaves through the mid-palate, offering restraint and balance rather than boldness. The medium body feels light on the tongue, allowing the dry grain and spice to finish without heaviness.

dry, clean palatesoft grainherbal hop touch

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently spicy, with the clove notes returning briefly before fading into a dry, malty aftertaste. The beer concludes easy-drinking and refreshing, leaving no lingering bitterness or heaviness.

clean, spicy finisheasy-drinking
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
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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