Belgian Blonde
Waitrose in Bracknell, Berkshire, England 🏴
Brewed at/by: Brasserie du BocqBelgian Style Regular
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Score
6.40
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5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle shared at Chriso’s post GBBF minidig, 16/08/14. Lightly hazed pale golden blonde with a moderate off white covering. Nose is light yeast esters, citric rinds, bready notes, peach. Taste comprises straw, lemon rind, yeasty notes, touch of bread, grain. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, grassy close with light spice. So so.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2014
at 01:44
4.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bottle shared at ChrisO. Clear golden color, small off-white head. Aroma is some malts, yeasty, lightly herbs or spices. Taste is lightly malts, quite yeasty, lightly herbs or spices, lightly sweet-bitter, a slight hint of apple. Average body and carbonation. Meh.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Aug 2014
at 01:27
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle - Sweet mild grains. Clear, pale yellow gold with a rich white head. Effervescent, honey notes, banana and a bit of spice. Decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Aug 2014
at 15:21
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
33 cl bottle. Pours cloudy yellow with a huge white head. Aroma is phenolic and light toasted malty. Bitter, dry phenolic and light toasted malty. Bitter, herbal and phenolic dry finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Aug 2014
at 15:20
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle at home in garden, 2nd August 14. A lot of these Belgians taste the same, this was nice and reasonable for the price.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Aug 2014
at 05:25
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Northwood Waitrose. A dark golden coloured pour with a medium white head on top. Belgian, yeasty, spice aroma. Tastes similar, spice, yeasty, quite sweet and some honey. Typical Belgian ale quite pleasant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jan 2014
at 13:27
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
bottle at home ... golden amber ... big bubbly white head ... soft sweet fruit sugers ... soft sweet sugers ... soft fruit ... ;ight yeast .. light bitter
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Dec 2013
at 09:22
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Waitrose. Whilst you’re out buying one, also buy a copy of Willie’s Chocolate Bible. Nip back home and turn to page 224 and make the Orange, Almond, Ginger and Bitter Chocolate Cake. Drink the beer with a piece of the cake. Outstanding.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2013
at 16:58
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
33cl bottle from Waitrose. Hazy gold. lasting white head. It has some esters on the aroma, but some spicy Belgian blond hop aroma too. Spicy Belgian blond. Typical of the style but done well. Soft and simple but spicy hoppy finish which is attractive.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2013
at 07:49
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Aroma: Juicy orange and mandarin with a slightly metallic note.
Appearance: Hazy golden body with a medium white head. Lively carbonation. Light lacing.
Taste: Orange, mango, yeast and white pepper. Almost sour finish.
Palate: Medium body with an oily texture. Fizzy carbonation.
Overall: Not a patch on other Belgian beers I’ve tried but this is very good value.
Appearance: Hazy golden body with a medium white head. Lively carbonation. Light lacing.
Taste: Orange, mango, yeast and white pepper. Almost sour finish.
Palate: Medium body with an oily texture. Fizzy carbonation.
Overall: Not a patch on other Belgian beers I’ve tried but this is very good value.
Tried
on 16 Aug 2013
at 14:56