Leffe Blonde

Brewed by InBev Belgium
Style: Belgian Ale
Leuven, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

This one was on tap at Schubba’s in Chicago. Served in the trappist glass, the yellow color and long lasting small bubble head was excellent to observe. The slightly caramel malt also had a slight toast component. The floral hops matched it perfectly and added another dimension to the slight banana and moderate clove taste/aroma package. A definite go to belgian.

Thuis gedronken, uit een fles. het heeft een heldere gouden kleur. mooie witte schuimkraag. Ruikt en smaakt fris, citrus, banaanachtig, zoet, bitter

33cl bottle. Golden with white and persistent head, good lasting. Aroma is malted, citrus. Malty flavour with hints of citrus and sweet notes with a final moderate bittery. Medium carbonation and medium to full body. Oily feel.

122212 bottle, clear golden yellow with lasting white foam, aroma is belgian yeast and banana, flavor of bananas , bitter bright hops, spice and cream of wheat, nice

Brilliant yellow. Nose of light banana ester, yeast, clove/spice, sweet malts. A bit sweet with yeast esters in the middle. Some mild herbal/spicy hop bitterness towards the end.

33 cL bottle from LCBO. Pours a clear light amber colour with near white pillowy quickly dissappering head. Aroma consists of mild hops, grass, citrus fruit and a definitive yeast scent. Tastes rather sweet with mild hop kick although with little bitterness. I’m having a hard time detecting the taste of citrus which dominates in the aroma but isn’t present in the taste. This beer is light bodied and slightly sticky in it’s finish. Fizzy carbonation dominates however complemented with the sweetness and bitterness characteristics associated with this beer. In conclusion Leffe Blonde is a well rounded beer that’s definitely worth drinking on a regular basis.

UPDATED: JAN 5, 2012 0.75 bottle. Quite strong orange and carnation-like aroma, accompanied with a light scent of cinnamon and vanilla, definitely hoppy. Clear, amber colored liquid with a creamy head of very satisfying retention. Sweet with some sour tones and nearly unnoticeable bitterness. Medium body, sticky texture, over average carbonation and quite long finish with gradually decreasing sensation of the taste itself. Although the bottle looked enticing I expected nothing more than just an average beer. I sincerely have to admit that I was wrong and that Leffe Blond will always find a place in my cellar. Delightful experience worth recommendation.

UPDATED: JAN 25, 2012 Bottle. Golden colour with a white head. Mild sweet malt and fruity aroma. Heavenly smooth and fresh mix of malt and hopps with a fruity piff