Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Affligem Blond
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Affligem Blond
◎ Appearance
Affligem Blond presents a brilliant golden hue that epitomizes the Belgian blonde style, with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A modest white head forms readily and maintains decent retention, while fine carbonation creates an elegant visual effervescence characteristic of well-crafted Belgian ales.
◌ Aroma
The nose reveals a delicate balance of honey sweetness and subtle citrus notes with understated Belgian yeast character. Light spice nuances emerge alongside clean malt aromas, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet without aggressive hop presence.
◐ Taste
Entry is smooth and well-rounded with prominent honey and grain flavors providing a slightly sweet foundation. The mid-palate showcases balanced fruitiness with gentle spice notes and crisp citrus undertones, while subtle bitterness (27 IBU) provides necessary counterpoint without dominating the profile.
◑ Finish
The finish is refreshing and clean with excellent dryness that prevents cloying sweetness from lingering. A subtle spiced character and citrus note persist briefly, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.
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