Moinette Blonde

Brewed by Brasserie Dupont
Style: Abbey Tripel
Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium

draft at public house. Pours a bright orangish color with a full white head. nose is lightly cheesy with a nice yeast note. Palate is very carbonated. Flavors are apricot, light cheese, some hidden peaches and just an overall cheesy fruityness.

This poured me an active, frothy as opposed to foamy (bigger bubbles), four-fingers deep white head on top of a cloudy orange/gold body. The aroma was an interesting melange of fruits, hops, and spices with no one element taking the lead. Flavour was reflective of the nose, and while the mouthfeel was "solid", it was somewehat sweeter than I’d like. Finished well.

"Moinette Belgian Ale" 11.2oz bottle. I’m pretty certain this is the blonde, based on the ABV and color. There was a bit of mold on the inside of the cap, but the beer seems fine. Hazy orange/gold with a huge white foamy head, which recedes soon but remains strong. Pleasant bready/spicy aroma, fruity and a bit floral as well. Flavor is lightly sweet with fruity malt, pepper, spice, lemon, though maybe a little watery. Finishes dry but full with a spicy tang and a little alcohol. Pretty good, overall, but from these guys I’ll stick with a Saison. #100, woo.

light orange yellow color with a slightly bitter finish. typical Belgian spices on the front but slightly muted.

Bottle. Pours a dirty blond color with a thick white head and great lacing. Nose is perfumed and estery, with loads of fruit, dominated by lemons. Flavors of citrus cream, lemon drop, lovely mid-palate bitterness, perfume. Very tasty.

Bottle. Musty, slightly skunky aroma. Hazy yellow orange body, huge white head. Fruity flavor, sweet and somewhat perfumy, along with mild spices. Pleasant mouthfeel. Not bad, not great.

33cl bottle at Restobieres restaurant in Brussels (highly recommended). A hazy pale orange beer with a small sized white head providing good lacing. The nose is spicy and grainy with hints of coriander leaves. The taste is fruity malts (citrus oranges mainly) with peppery spices and subtle coriander. It finishes with an alcoholic warmth and a nice dry tartness that lingers. The restrained sweetness is a real asset in my opinion. Full bodied with a lively mouthfeel. An excellent strong blond ale.