't Smisje Blond
Brouwerij Smisje

't Smisje Blond't Smisje Blond
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From:
Brouwerij Smisje
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Blonde Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
75
Avg:
3.19 | pDev: 20.06%
Reviews:
46
Ratings:
54
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 30, 2020
Added:
Oct 06, 2005
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by Gavage:
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Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada

3.95/5  rDev +23.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: cloudy yellowish orange in color. Thin 1" head that develops some mild lacing.

Smell: citrus, yeast, and faint malt sweetness.

Taste: biscuit tones with green apples, orange citrus, yeast, mild bitterness, and a faint amount of pepper spice. Nicely refreshing.

Mouthfeel: crisp at the start and finishes dry and smooth. Medium bodied.

Drinkability: refreshing and easy drinking. This was quite enjoyable on tap.
Feb 21, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.79 by mltobin from Connecticut

Jun 30, 2020
 
Rated: 2.83 by GRG1313 from California

Jan 28, 2016
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

3.28/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Some lime on the nose, some phenols, almost porky, dirty socks, some citrus laundry aroma – not a lot of depth. It pours gold with a slight haze and a thin whisp of a foam cap. There is some biscuit, some lingering citrus, bread flavors, solvent, a touch of funk, and faint caramel on the palate. Medium high carbonation with a medium body. It finishes with an unpleasant slickness on the tongue.
Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 2.75 by spycow from Illinois

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

May 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by TubbyDullard from Minnesota

Apr 03, 2012
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Reviewed by AleWatcher from Illinois

3.92/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Blind beer #5 from Shogo. enjoyed while I watched some Jeeves and Wooster. I've grown into such a raving Wodehouse fan that it's ridiculous!

This one says it calls for a wine glass. I chose to head into battle with my Goose Island stemware!

So this is ANOTHER 11.2 oz stubby bottle... I'm sensing a Belgium theme here.

Dry wheat and malted barley come through on the nose with notes of white grapes.
The flavor is intensely dry, with light notes of some lactic fermentation. There's something here that reminds me of one ofthe recent Upland Lambics-- like the Persimmon... Citrusy lemony/limey notes.
It isn't exactly sour, but just kinda tart. Rather floral as well.

Drinks almost like a white wine.

I don't know what this is... I'm thinking some sort of blend or Belgian beer infused with some fruit of some kind.

--REVEAL-- 'T Smisje Blond.
So this is a Belgian pale ale brewed with lime blossoms.

This is a very interesting take on a BPA. I like it, but I would prefer a genuine sour!
Now that I know what it is, here's the review numbers;

A-3.5
S-4
T-4
M-3.5
O-4
Jan 17, 2012
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Reviewed by puboflyons from New Hampshire

3.1/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Sampled on January 1, 2012. The pour is a cloudy, light amber-orange with a fizzy white head that dissolves as quickly as it is poured. The aroma is lightly malted with flat fruits bringing out more of a sour sensation that a mellow one like other Blondes. The body is very light and thin. The taste leans to the sour side with no noted hop finish to speak of. My first beer of the New Year was a bit disappointing.
Jan 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Rochefort10nh from New Hampshire

Nov 25, 2011
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Reviewed by mrfrancis from Kentucky

2.28/5  rDev -28.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
A: Pours a hazy, orange-tinted gold with a creamy white mousse that recedes quickly. It looks cool, but I get the impression that this bottle is pretty old.

S: Aromas of must, lemon, lime, bitter orange, grass, and sour, bready yeast are present on the nose. This pale ale smells pretty good until that sour, yeasty scent kicks in and takes over completely. Very unrefined.

T: Notes of lime, lemon, must, grass, hay, minerals, talc, bitter orange, and sour yeast are very apparent. The finish is extremely tart and gritty with lemon, lime, bitter orange, and mineral flavors.

M: Light to medium bodied and dry. The carbonation is oddly lacking-in fact, it is barely noticeable. This beer also has an unpleasant gritty feel on the palate that is extremely distracting.

O: This ale is really strange. Though it may be unique, it is not appealing in the slightest. The flavors just don't merge. At best, this ale is an unpleasant, sharp mess. Easily the worst Smisje beer I've had.
Nov 17, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by ckollias from Maryland

3/5  rDev -6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Enjoyed this 11.2 oz stubby bottle out of a large snifter glass.

A: Light golden ale with a thin, white, 1-finger head that quickly dissipates into a wispy lacy.

S: Spicy candi malt aroma fills the nose. Hints of yeast and citrus bring up the background.

T: Moderate bitter and slightly sweet ale. Lemony zest pops at first and then it mellowed out by the somewhat boring malt backbone.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation. Alcohol is present but not overwhelming.

O: Just a so-so Belgian blond ale. This taste is a bit sour for me. Worth the taste but nothing I would grab again.
Sep 21, 2011
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Reviewed by CaptFrothy from Maryland

2.81/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
dirty blond look, two finger head settles down to a small ring. Not a whole lot here in the smell dept, faint hay. Small bubbles, decent mouthfeel. Taste is a little saison-y upfront that morph's into a dry mildly citrus aftertaste. Actually very thirst quenching, tho interesting, not a compelling beer. I love their dubbel and Calva Reserva, but this one doesn't live up to it's big brothers standards.
Jun 23, 2011
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Reviewed by DeadGuyRyan from Ohio

2.58/5  rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
This beer pours out slightly cloudy with a small head and a minimal lace. Although Belgian blond ales are not a classic Belgian I enjoy them a lot they tend to be on the sweeter end of the spectrum with more hints of fruits. However this is not in that category I do not really taste any profound characteristics in the beer beyond the alcohol finish as well as spice flavors. Belgian beers are my favorite style of beer however this is not one of my favorite.
Oct 12, 2010
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Reviewed by sketchpunx from New York

3.29/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Pours a golden orange color with a small head that fizzes and dissipates quickly but not instantly. Strong smell of sour apples. The taste unfortunately does not live up to the smell. Straw and bitter spice are the only real flavors that come through, and not in a good way. The carbonation is lively but the body is too thin and there is a strong bitter aftertaste. not the best offering i have tried from this company.
Jul 23, 2010
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Reviewed by Halcyondays from California

3.78/5  rDev +18.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
11.2 oz. bottle,

A: Pours a hazy gold, looks a bit like a wit. Nice white head, some lace.

S: Limes, bordering on rotten - oranges, peppery yeast, leather.

T: Yeast, lemon and coriander make up the main flavour. Some sweet orange near the finish. Earthy hop finish.

M: Medium-bodied, crisp biting carbonation.

D: Not a bad little beer. Tasty interesting, a bit expensive but not crazy for Belgians.
Jul 12, 2010
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Reviewed by drpimento from Wisconsin

2.7/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Bottle conditioned. Don't pick up any lime blossoms except perhaps a slight hint in the finish, then again, maybe not.... Anyway, poured a small to medium off white head that quickly subsides and no lace.Color is a cloudy amber. Arom is yeasty, malty, leather, earth, minerals plus a bit of fruit and spice. Flavor is like aroma, sweetness comes out more and so does the mineral. Not that great. Body is ok and so is carbonation. Finish also has big mineral up front and altogether is medium in length.
May 15, 2010
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Reviewed by yourefragile from District of Columbia

3.58/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle poured into a tulip

Careful pour results in a clear yellow golden color, strong carbonation, bubbly white head that fades to a cap with a thick ring of lacing. Strong, bland aroma of belgian yeast and citrus sweetness, lime primarily. Mouthfeel is rather thick and chewy with soft carbonation and a wet, mildly earthy finish. Nothing is really wrong with the flavor or this beer in general, it's just rather boring. Not quite as sweet as the nose, but the lime citrus flavors still appear in the finish. Flavor starts yeasty and herby, not quite as crisp as expected. Not quite as interesting as I hoped for when I saw lime-blossom mentioned on the label.
Jan 08, 2010
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Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 54 ratings