Gaverhopke Zingende Blondine

Brewed by ’t Gaverhopke
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Stasegem-Harelbeke, Belgium

Bottled 330ml. -Hazy yellow coloured, big white head, pleasant spicy nose. Moderate malty, very spicy and slight yeasty with lots of sediment floating around the glass. Touch of alcohol in the citrusy finish. Pleasant but a bit unbalanced BSA.

330mL Bottle: Pour is cloudy gold/orange w/ a creamy white head. Aroma is full of wholesome goodness. Yeast, light clove, pepper/spice & some citrus. Flavor very much follows the aroma w/ the addition of light spicy hops. Light & creamy mouthfeel. Dry w/ a briefly bitter finish that turns sweet. Alcohol is well hidden. Very enjoyable beer.

33cl bottle, best by 12/2012. Gusher white head atop murky apple cider body. Aroma is medium sweet, yeast spicy, apple, light bread, apricot. Taste is sweet, tart orange/lemon, alcohol, some apple, light acetone in the finish. Medium-full body.

Hazy golden orange beer with nice off white head. Soft fruity aroma with a nice zesty twang, some cereals, bread, spices and hops. Taste round with some heat, spices, bread, malts and some nice bitters in the end.

Deep, rich honey golden color with a huge head and obvious carbonation. Fruity, grapefruit, orange, pineapple. Spicy yeast. Very refreshing and inviting. Slightly biscuity pilsner malts stand out as well. Very fruity and sweet, but with a pronounced tartness too. Cherries, honey, lots of lemon, some pineapple. Very complex, though a bit too sweet. It is decently balanced, though, by sour flavors, alcohol, and a decently bitter finish. A big beer all around—could use a little more restraint. However, the huge sweet-and-sour flavor is quite original and interesting.

33cl bottle, labeled as "singing blonde" - I can’t remember the last time I smelled a beer and thought, "what the fuck?" - the aroma is like an odd mixture of spoiled apple cider, acetone, rotting fruit, honey, musk/sweat - it’s not as vile as I’m describing it, but it’s still not all that pleasant - the flavor is sour and sweaty, with notes of acetone, tart apples, pear skins, tangy wheat, flowers, herbs - ends tangy and spicy - not as bad as the aroma suggests - unique, but not exactly in a good way.

hazy gold blond coloured body with a sparkling white head a sweet fruity herby aroma a herby fruity sweet taste with a sour bitter finish

Hazy blond coloured beer with small white head and no carbonation visible. Herby, cooked vegetable aroma. Full sparkling, creamy palate. Finish is sour ending a little dry and herby.