Belgian Blonde
Lupulin Brewing

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From:
Lupulin Brewing
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Belgian Blonde Ale
Ranked #40
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
87
Ranked #23,511
Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 8.31%
Ratings:
13 | reviews: 4
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 04, 2022
Added:
Apr 13, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
Whether you are new to craft beer or a certified beer geek, the rich flavors and delicate balance of European malts and hops will leave you feeling like you are sitting in a beer café in Belgium. When sipped from a tulip glass, you will pick up notes of bready malt, spicy yeast, and floral hops. Just enough bitterness to carry the beer and prepare you for the next sip as you relax and dream of adventures to come.

20 IBU
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Rated: 4.44 by SaxmanRick from Minnesota

Jul 04, 2022
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.94/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured a slightly hazed, golden yellow color with a tan head of foam. It smelled of toasted caramel, bread, lemon and spices. Sweet with some funky spiciness.
Aug 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Jun 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by FitgerFanatic from Minnesota

May 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.01 by sparx1100 from Minnesota

Mar 07, 2016
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Reviewed by jakemn91 from New Mexico

4/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on tap at the brewery.

This is probably Lupulin's most approachable beer for somebody new to craft beer, but it is still quite enjoyable. Its a well-made Belgian golden ale.

Pours a crystal clear gold with white head. Both nose and taste are mainly bready malt, subdued yeast characteristics. just enough mild yeast spiciness and fruity esters to distinguish it from an American blond ale.
Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Aug 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.12 by TheFizzinator from Minnesota

Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Jul 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by DaveMiller from Minnesota

Jul 24, 2015
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Reviewed by ZAP from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A nice Belgian Golden Ale.....I think...not sure where it fits in the classification end of things but this is a sweetish, easy drinking beer with more punch than you would think from the way it drinks. My wife loved this one and she is just getting into craft beer. Bready, honeyed like maltiness....wish there was a bit more of an impression from the Belgian yeast. Kind of subtle...not much hop impression either which I did not expect.

Well made beer. Personally I want just a little more Belgian yeast impression.

A great entry level beer for new craft beer fans like my wife and also a beer someone like myself can enjoy as well.
Jul 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by TooGood from Minnesota

Apr 26, 2015
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Reviewed by jera1350 from Minnesota

3.94/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Although an approachable style, using Belgian yeast in this adds character and flavor. The craft beer novices I was with loved this one and even being a seasoned veteran such as myself, thoroughly enjoyed it also. Belgian yeast smell with the complimenting flavor. Bigger for the style which adds some body and malt sweetness that makes it more unique than typical blondes. Overall, they've done well with this once as it's more than just the boring intro blonde you see at other typical breweries starting out.
Apr 13, 2015