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Affligem Blonde

Affligem Blonde

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 Percentile 
73
overall
A Belgian Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Affligem / De Smedt (Heineken)

Opwijk, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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6123.33/5.03.33/5.07%76Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Affligem Blonde, the classic clear blonde abbey ale, with a gentle roundness and 6.8% alcohol. Low on bitterness, it is eminently drinkable.

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msonnenberg (28), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/103/514/20

Sep 18, 2006  
As blonds go, this one is fairly tasty with a good balance. There is a slight bitterness near the end, but it is not enough to take away from the overall drinking experience that is Affligem Blonde. Although good, I wouldn’t consider this above and beyond what most belgian whites offer.

branspra (86), Arlington, Virginia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/514/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a nice golden color with a very large, white head. Aromas of bananas, pear, and a bit of apple. Lively carbonation with a smooth, slick texture. Average duration of aftertaste with a nice finish.


 KnN (350), Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/517/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Very low key Belgian. Aroma is a little malty with a touch of sharpness from the yeast. Pours a nice golden color with about two fingers worth of fluffy white head. Flavor is very smooth, but a litle nondescript. This is an easy drinking nice Belgian beer.


Straling (89), Amstenrade, Netherlands
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Bottle 33cl. Pours a murky golden/yellow colour with a small head and loads of carbonation. Smell is very sour, but nice. Also some fruits there like lime and apple. Taste is also sour and has some good fruityness there balanced well with the sourness.


 markwise (343), Just North of Tampa, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/104/514/20
Nov 18, 2008  
Pours a deep gold with a frothy white head. Aroma is honey and apple, as is the flavor. The finish is malt and honey sweetness with a twinge of bitter and some cane sugar.


 TeamTrappist (200), jericho, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Oct 31, 2008  
Bottle. Poured a slightly hazy golden amber, with a thin off white head.Nose of honey and belgian yeast. Quite carbonated, with a little bit of lager flavor to it. Served a bit on the cold side, waiting for a bit of a cool down to see if it opens a bit. Somewhat mild up front, with most of the flavor on the back end. Getting more of the yeast notes as it warms. Very drinkable, albeit on the mild side, but there are no offensive flavors here, nor is there anything super spectacular than stands out. But that’s what makes this a good beer, really enjoying the finish. This is one of those beers that is a perfect introductory beer for your non belgian beer friends



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