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Black Isle Pluscarden Abbey Blonde

Black Isle Brewing
Munlochy, Ross & Cromarty, Highlands and Western Isles
Beer style: Belgian Ale - Pale / Golden / Single
Ref: ratebeer.com Apr2024

Common descriptors are
bottle,special
This Belgian-inspired blonde beer is similar in style to those brewed by monastic communities in Belgium and Germany and traditionally drunk during the 40-day Lenten fasting period for sustenance and nourishment. It was brewed in association with the Benedictine Monks at Pluscarden Abbey, Morayshire.
The beer is pale yellow in colour with distinctive notes of banana and vanilla on the nose. A perfect spring beer to toast the season of renewed life and rejuvenation.
Brother Michael de Klerk has made several visits to the brewery and worked alongside the Black Isle team to brew the beer. This is the only beer brewed with monks in Scotland. Pluscarden Abbey Blonde has a limited run in 330ml bottles.