Maltus Faber Blonde

Brewed by Maltus Faber
Style: Belgian Ale
Genova, Italy

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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MUST TO TRY! a great belgian blond ale from the italian westcoast. yellow/orange in colour with a touch of white foam. very hoppy but balanced with the malts. it has got also a nice fruity touch and spicy notes. This brewery doesen’t brew beers, but only masterpieces! enjoy!

Colore chiaro con schiuma abbastanza durevole,aroma floreale,sapore di agrumi con finale secco e amaro.Una buona birra e davvero una bella scoperta,devo comprarne altra.

Ottima birra del Maltus Faber, stasera abbinata ai ripieni genovesi; una delle migliori della serata (in coppia con l’Extra Brune). Sicuramente me ne procurerò un po’ se passo da loro in settimana.

Bevuta in bottiglia da 75 comprata in birrificio; colore giallo paglierino, schiuma poco persistente, sapore molto amaro nel finale; ottima e dissetante

My Bottom Line:
This freshest of Belgian-style Ales proposes therapeutic citrusy, herbal hoppiness on a bed of straw-like cereals and doughy yeast for an amazingly authentic and excellently executed example of the style.

Further Personal Perceptions:
-A sheet of foam stays atop the cloudy pale blonde.
-The hoppiness is simply beautiful, from nose to flavor profile to finish.
-The hoppy nose seems to become spicier and spicier with time (though it never recalls actual spices; hops are the only culprit).
-The soft but effervescent carbonation teamed up with a healthy mouthfeel provide a very drinkable vehicle.
-This is very nicely attenuated.
-I had the chance to try a few different versions of this (one brewed with pale malt, one slightly stronger and aged 2 years, etc.) and I must say they have chosen the right recipe to become their official "Blonde". From reading my pal Joris’s rating, I get the impression Massimo brought him a different version than the one which will now be their "house blond". You’ll have to try it again, Giorgio. ;)
-If more breweries had a blond ale like this, masses might get to know what good beer is supposed to taste like.

Bottles. Merci beaucoup Massimo et Fausto!

Rich and tempting aroma, floreal, grassy, with a detectable but very light "US hops"citric. In the mouth, the body is adequate; again slightly citric, the finish is dry and bitter and fairly long. Yes quite belgian but with some personality, it is bitter than most blondes yet different for example from a Bink Blond. Almost perfect as the base beer of the range, drinkable and interesting.

Bottle. [thanks, ccskou]
Hazy yellow-golden with a fine, staying,frothy, white head. Aroma has lemons, grainy ans sweet malts, light milky and some fruity esters. Medium carbonation, great dry mouthfeel. Flavour is soft, herbal, grassy bitter. Softly grainy. Long, lingering citric and peachy bitterness. Extremely elegant and well-composed.

chiara buona schiuma piuttosto persistente note floreali leggero maltate purtroppo qualche piccolo difetto che si riperqupte nel gusto abbastanza beverina buon finale amarognolo molto piacevole ma un po disturbata pecccato

75cl bottle @ Brewery. Pours unclear golden with a small egg white head and lacings. Fruity and yeasty aroma. Herby feel and some dry hops in the end. Medium and smooth palate. Tasty!

Courtesy of Yespr
Cloudy deep blond color. Lightly spicy aroma. Medium body, with a strong spicy flavor, probably from the yeast, that gives a light astringency in the end, and strong bitterness. Quite Belgian, between a normal Ale and a Saison.