 Mklein818 (159), Etterbeek, Virginia, Belgium
Jul 31, 2005
I’m not a big fan of Belgian blondes, usually opting for dubbels and tripels. But Affligem Blonde is a very respectable beer--with nice yeast and grain flavors and enough spice to make you think you’re actually having a tripel. At 7% it’s kind of borderline in the strength department with more muscular brews--which means it ain’t no dumb blonde. ;)
MrBunn (839), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 28, 2008 Bottle. Pours a gold with a slight haze and loads of little bubbles rising to the large and fluffy head. Aromas are subtle... grass, cloves and banana are the main things I’m picking out. Flavor has a definite sour funk to it that I didn’t see coming. It starts all sweet and quiet with some mild banana and clove yeastiness, but then takes a turn to slightly sour funkiness... all of this seems a little washed out and weak flavored.
otakuden (70), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Granted my fridge doesn’t wholly consist of Belgian or Belgian inspired beers, there are definitely more than less.
My Affligem Blonde came to me in a 12 oz bottle, pouring into my chalice with sleek hay-stack orange with a fine fluffy head at least an inch thick. She lingers for a moment, as if to say hello, and then fades into a distinct ring around my glass. A swirl and she comes to life again, leaving fine trails of brussels lace riding down the sides. A soft nose hints of fresh bread, spices such as coriander, and ripe banana. A wonderfully full body which, like most Belgians, has a pleasant airiness to it which gives it an effervescent affect. Belying the rich mouthfeel. A bready texture with a soothing palate of coriander, ripe bananas, and a hint of fuzzy fruit. Almost creamy in how it coats my mouth, bringing to mind the bananas and how when I eat one it leaves a soft film in my mouth. She has a pleasantly tart, almost acidic finish which leaves my mouth dry and puckering for me. Soft, sweet, and succulent up front with a hint of spice, finishing in a riveting flourish of sour yeast, bitter citrus, and spice.
An overall milder palate than some Belgian Blondes I have partaken of but overall rather enjoyable. I could almost drink the Affligem Blonde as a session beer that is how mellow and smooth her palate is to me.
Wim (751), Turnhout, Belgium
Aug 17, 2008 gold blond coloured body with a white head a sweet fruity malty aroma a sweet fruity malty taste with a malty bitter finish
Borresteijn (509), Amstelveen, Netherlands
Aug 14, 2008 On tap, several occasion. Golden colour with a nice thick creamy head. Aroma of fruits, esters, some sourness. Flavour is soft, sweet, a bit tart, fruity, a bit alcohol. Has more carbonation when its bottled, the tap version is imo one of the best of the commercially available blond beers.
pumpmaster (277), Florida, USA
Aug 7, 2008 11.2 ounce bottle purchased at Total Wine Pembroke Pines, FL for 1.79 Good!
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