Affligem Blond
Brouwerij De Smedt / Brouwerij Affligem

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a clear golden color with a dense white head that laces the glass nicely. Beautiful blonde ale. The nose is sweet malts that have caramel and honey notes, and some grassy hop aromas.

The caramel and honey flavors are forward, with the grassy hops leading to a smooth, slightly bitter finish. The mouthfeel is medium and on the creamy side.

Put simply, I could drink this for days. Very well done, IMHO.

 

 

 

DATE: July 29, 2022... OCCASION: another fun night in Aruba ends with cards and a beer I have been trying to rate for more than a decade... GLASSWARE: nondescript pokal... pours a golden amber body with sparse bubbles building a soft ring of white suds... thick what esters--light bubblegum and banana, mostly--with toasted sweet malts like cracker rolled in... a hint of flowers works its way in as well... a bigger body than expected, though its 6.7% ABV suggests it could be... refreshing, with a lingering banana aftertaste... the teeth feel a slight tingle; the mouth has a dry, raisinish raspiness... tea leaf, lemon and subtle orange work their way into the profile... caramel pushes into this late.. this works well with the climate and pace of Aruban vacation life-- maybe a bit heavier on the alcohol for a long day of drinking, but for a longish night of drinking, yes...

Consumed from bottle so I’ll need to revisit at some point. Able to pick up wheat, hops, orange, grass, and a nice bready malt. Taste is super smooth. Wheat, grass, hay, honey, lemon, a bit of caramel, and nice malts. Overall really good and easy to drink. Great summer beer!

Bottled & I think I got this from The Epicurean in West Didsbury
Pours a clear golden coloured body with big white head
Aroma is semolina and glucose
Lots to f candy and cloves in that body

 

 

 

 

 

I ad my first Affligem at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. This beer proved to be pretty ubiquitous for Paris. It is an excellent beer to drink frequently. Bright, refreshing, not as heavy as so many blondes can be. Aromas of tropical fruits pop out occasionally.

 

 

This one is a decent memory. Not the best. Not being on Catalina island as a lil wiener boi yet still finding a dame that’s into it. Yeah, sip on it as I will. Sup on it and just be. I am Raul, and I zee

 

 

The first time I tried this beer, it felt stronger than expected. After trying again and again, I find it a very well balanced beer.

Nice golden color with a decent head, with middle retention.

Aroma is great. Very perfumed beer, a bit on the sweet side. Hints of banana and Clove. The smell of alcohol Is also present.

The taste Is similar to the smell. First you feel the sweetness. Hints of clove and also the alcohol is present.

The bitter aftertaste is pretty smooth and enjoyable.

Overall, a very nice belgian blond ale. Feels like the standard to me. And available for a great price in the supermarket (about 1 dollar). So i guess i will buy it regularly.

 

 

 

 

300ml bottle. 6.7% ABV.
L: Rich, lustrous, dark gold. Fantastic colour. Head collapses quickly and leaves just a few spots of lacing.
S: Sweet & musty Belgian yeast.
T: Bready, malty, sweet & fruity.
F: Rich, smooth mouthfeel with some alcohol heat.
O: A sleek, drinkable, low carbonation, honeyed, Belgian blonde. Why wouldn’t you?

 

 

 

 

 

Cerveza con una buena cabeza espumosa pero que desaparece rápidamente. Aroma a malta y miel. En boca es ligeramente amarga pero se siente la levadura y el azúcar.