La Trappe Blond (Koningshoeven / Dominus)
Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.

La Trappe Blond (Koningshoeven / Dominus)La Trappe Blond (Koningshoeven / Dominus)
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From:
Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
 
Netherlands
Style:
Belgian Blonde Ale
Ranked #37
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,460
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 10.64%
Reviews:
167
Ratings:
380
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 19, 2023
Added:
Sep 24, 2000
Wants:
  30
Gots:
  81
This scintillating golden ale boasts a rich, fruity, and fresh aroma. And a light malty and sweet taste. It has a soft bitterness with a friendly aftertaste. A well-balanced blend of complexity and simplicity. La Trappe Blond continues to ferment in the bottle.
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Reviewed by Hamme from Netherlands

5/5  rDev +33%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The only Dutch Trappist and one of the best beers Holland has to offer. The first zip can be slightly overwhelming but then the mildness kicks in and the dry herbs give such a pleasant scent and show just how well balance this Dutch beer is. Yes, La Trappe is the prove that the Dutch are related to Belgians. It's right up to par with some of the best Belgian Pale Ale style brews like Brugse Zot and Duvel 6,66.
Nov 19, 2023
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Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts

3.79/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Been drinking a lot of blondes while in Amsterdam. This is one of the better ones. Subtle, drinkable, easy. Light yeast character, a bit funky, yet crushable.
Oct 07, 2023
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Rated by BrisLoganite from Australia

5/5  rDev +33%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
What an awesome drink, smooth, quality
Sep 18, 2023
 
Rated: 4.12 by Jonathan-Morgan from Florida

Sep 11, 2023
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Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland

3.93/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Decent blond. Pours dark gold, head disappears quickly, mild carbonation. Classic notes of yeast and banana. Taste follows nose with minor spice. Lager crispness? Decent.
Jul 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by myterpsr1 from Maryland

Apr 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.06 by rpmello81 from California

Mar 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by stephenlee93 from England

Jan 30, 2023
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Rated by te99912_123 from Switzerland

3.79/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
gold, little foam.
honey, vanilla, fruity.
pleasant and prickly. not overly complex or heavy. very refreshing.
Sep 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

Jun 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 28, 2022
 
Rated: 3.78 by Catalinmunteanu from Romania

Dec 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.8 by Oleg85 from Russian Federation

Dec 06, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by NorbertB1974 from Germany

Oct 19, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by altrio

Oct 04, 2021
 
Rated: 3.88 by Madchiotis from Greece

Jul 24, 2021
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.06/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
March 2002: This was my first Trappist ale, surely most of the others must be better?? Well, it's not a bad sipping beer, but I expected so much more. Lovely aroma when you open the bottle, diminishes considerably in the glass. I started drinking it too cold, but it didn't improve much as it warmed up. Sweetish aftertaste. Maybe I would have liked it more with a solid meal? Definitely not worth the price.
Jul 20, 2021
 
Rated: 3.77 by jroof1 from Massachusetts

Dec 07, 2020
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Reviewed by OlaB from Norway

3.83/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear golden color with a medium top off white head that dissolves quickly.
Aroma is of banana, honey, citrus, yeast and spices. The taste is dry with fruity notes and yeasty spice notes. The finish has some slight bitterness but is a little flat. Mouthfeel is soft and smooth with a medium carbonation and a medium body.
A nice, simple and easy driniking blonde ale.
Dec 04, 2020
 
Rated: 3.68 by DvdP from Netherlands

Oct 14, 2020
La Trappe Blond (Koningshoeven / Dominus) from Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 380 ratings