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Scaldis Blond Triple

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 6:26pm
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Product - Scaldis Blond Triple
Brewed By: 
Scaldis
Self-Defined Style: 
Blond Ale
Strength (ABV): 
10.5% ABV

At a diminutive 10.5% abv (at least by Scaldis standards) Scaldis Blonde is a Triple golden ale with Scaldis’ signature finesse and balance. It has an elegant dry character, and orchard fruit aromas of peach and orange. Refermented in the bottle, Scaldis Blonde Triple has a champagnelike sparkle. Suitable for cellaring.

Géants Gouyasse Belgian Blond

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 4:40pm
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Brewed By: 
Géants
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Blond Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

The first brew of Gouyasse took several months to develop. Master Brewer Pierre Delcoigne wanted to produce a beer rich in flavor but light in alcohol, working only with four raw materials (malt, hops, water, yeast) and no additives. A noble task and, we think, a successful one.

From the brewery's website:

"Aroma : freshness from the malt and hops evoking all that is natural.

Colour : beautiful light yellow giving the appearance of a filtered beer if you only pour in the first three quarters of the bottle. Naturally it becomes cloudy with the sediment in the final quarter.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

Géants Goliath Tripel

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 4:03pm
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Product - Géants Goliath Tripel
Brewed By: 
Géants
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Blonde Ale
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Ath, Belgium, the City of Giants, is famous for its annual Parade of Giants. Every year, Goliath – whose name is pronounced ‘Gouyasse’ in the local dialect – leads the parade. The Brasserie des Géants (Giants’ Brewery), in Ath, didn’t think long before naming its first brew ‘Gouyasse.’ Gouyasse is a golden Belgian ale, and a nice one, at 6% alcohol by volume.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.
Special Attributes: 
Big Beer (+8.0% ABV)

Trappist Westvleteren Blond (Green Cap)

Submitted by tom.byrne on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 4:19pm
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Product - Trappist Westvleteren Blond (Green Cap)
Brewed By: 
Westvleteren
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Blonde
Strength (ABV): 
5.8% ABV

Westvleteren Blond is the basic beer for the monks’ own consumption, since 1999, when the former 6° dark ale (red cap) was finally discarded, after the 4° had already gone that path. Made with the help of three kinds of hops of the region, possesses a hoppy aroma, it has a light and soft taste, but in the end it also has something bitter.

Best With: 
Cuisine (Thai) Cheese (tangy; Brick, Edam, Feta) General (Salad, Apéritif) Meat (Fish)
Special Attributes: 
Trappist Brewery

Blind Bat Beached Blonde

Submitted by Paul@BlindBatBr... on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:30am
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Brewed By: 
Blind Bat Brewery
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-Inspired Low ABV Blonde
Strength (ABV): 
4.5% ABV

A "sessionable" Belgian-inspired Ale, just 4.5% ABV. Mostly Pilsner malt with a little bit of flaked wheat. Some Saaz hops, cardomom, and coriander added to the boil, and fermented with a Belgian Ale yeast. To be enjoyed during the Long Island Summer, whether you're on the beach or not.

Dieu du Ciel Dernière Volonté

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 9:35am
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Product - Dieu du Ciel Dernière Volonté
Brewed By: 
Dieu du Ciel
Self-Defined Style: 
Blond Abbey-style beer
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Dernière volonté (French for "Last Will") is a mix of Belgian and English brewing traditions. Complex flavours of hop flowers and spicy, fruity esters from our belgian yeast are perfectly balanced with the robust flavours and aromas of malt. The finish is commandeered by an assertive aroma from dry-hopping.

The Dernière Volonté was born in our Montreal brewpub in April 2004

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

Maredsous Blond

Submitted by eric.mckay on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 3:26pm
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Product - Maredsous Blond
Brewed By: 
Maredsous
Self-Defined Style: 
Blond
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

A delectable blonde ale with sprightly fruitiness, soft malting, and a slightly dry, gently-hopped finish. A sparkling nose, complex flavors, and a touch of bitterness give this 6% beer all the refreshing qualities of classic Blonde ale.

This ale can be cellared standing upright, in a dark, cool place at 42-50° F, but we recommend immediate enjoyment of its refreshing qualities.

Duvel Green

Submitted by eric.mckay on Sun, 01/11/2009 - 12:43am
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Product - Duvel Draft
Brewed By: 
Duvel
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Golden Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.8% ABV

Appearance: Bright, golden color with excellent clarity. Fine, soft carbonation. Creamy, meringue-like head, creating clinging lace as it diminishes in the glass.

Aroma: Subtle citrus notes with a touch of honey and grain. Gentle, green herbal hoppiness.

Taste:(Note that the beer is definitely best when well-chilled.) Dry and crisp with mild, yeasty citrus notes. More hops on the palate than nose. Well balanced, hops play off both malt and citrus. Hints of floral and sweet orange.

Val Dieu Blond

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:29pm
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Product - Val Dieu Blond
Brewed By: 
Val Dieu
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Abbey Blond Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

Val-Dieu Blond from Brasserie De L'Abbaye Du Val-Dieu is a blond ale from the Cistercian Abbey du Val-Dieu, crisp and clean, with an interplay of creamy, nutty maltiness. Hoppy bitterness, and lemony finish.

Best With: 
The characteristic bready, fruity complexity of this beer combined with its mellow, rounded finish make it an exceptional pairing for steamed, marinated mussels, grilled lobster tail, and gamier meats such as venison or wild boar.

Troubadour Blonde

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:29pm
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Substyle - Belgian-Style Pale Ale
Brewed By: 
Troubadour
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Blond Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV
Best With: 
Picture this beer with a whole roasted turkey with a fennel spice rub. Each item would bring more and complex flavors in the other.
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