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− | '''Belgian Blonde Ale''' or '''Belgian Blond Ale''' is a style of light-colored Belgian ale, similar to a [[Tripel]] but sweeter and without the complexity of flavor. | + | '''Belgian Blonde Ale''' or '''Belgian Blond Ale''' is a style of light-colored Belgian ale, similar to a [[Tripel]] but sweeter and without the complexity of flavor. "Blond" is also used as a generic term for many breweries for a light beer that does not fit the profile of a [[Tripel]]. |
==History of Belgian Blonde Ale== | ==History of Belgian Blonde Ale== | ||
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|overall=A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle Belgian complexity, slightly sweet flavor, and dry finish. | |overall=A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle Belgian complexity, slightly sweet flavor, and dry finish. | ||
|history=Relatively recent development to further appeal to European Pils drinkers, becoming more popular as it is widely marketed and distributed. | |history=Relatively recent development to further appeal to European Pils drinkers, becoming more popular as it is widely marketed and distributed. | ||
− | |comments=Similar strength as a dubbel, similar character as a Belgian Strong Golden Ale or Tripel, although a bit sweeter and not as bitter. Often has an almost lager-like character, which gives it a cleaner profile in comparison to the other styles. Flemish use the term | + | |comments=Similar strength as a dubbel, similar character as a Belgian Strong Golden Ale or Tripel, although a bit sweeter and not as bitter. Often has an almost lager-like character, which gives it a cleaner profile in comparison to the other styles. Flemish use the term "Blond," while the French spell it "Blonde." |
|ingredients=Belgian pils malt, aromatic malts, candi sugar or sucrose, Belgian yeast strains that produce complex alcohol, phenolics and perfumy esters, noble, Styrian Goldings or East Kent Goldings hops. No spices are traditionally used, although the ingredients and fermentation by-products may give an impression of spicing (often reminiscent of oranges or lemons). | |ingredients=Belgian pils malt, aromatic malts, candi sugar or sucrose, Belgian yeast strains that produce complex alcohol, phenolics and perfumy esters, noble, Styrian Goldings or East Kent Goldings hops. No spices are traditionally used, although the ingredients and fermentation by-products may give an impression of spicing (often reminiscent of oranges or lemons). | ||
|commercial=Leffe Blond, Affligem Blond, La Trappe (Koningshoeven) Blond, Grimbergen Blond, Val-Dieu Blond, Straffe Hendrik Blonde, Pater Lieven Blond Abbey Ale | |commercial=Leffe Blond, Affligem Blond, La Trappe (Koningshoeven) Blond, Grimbergen Blond, Val-Dieu Blond, Straffe Hendrik Blonde, Pater Lieven Blond Abbey Ale | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 24 November 2010
Belgian Blonde Ale or Belgian Blond Ale is a style of light-colored Belgian ale, similar to a Tripel but sweeter and without the complexity of flavor. "Blond" is also used as a generic term for many breweries for a light beer that does not fit the profile of a Tripel.
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History of Belgian Blonde Ale
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Brewing Belgian Blonde Ale
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Competition Styles
The BJCP recognizes Belgian Blonde Ale as a separate style; the GABF combines this style with Belgian Strong Pale Ale.
BJCP Style Guidelines
Belgian Blond Ale
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