Blonde

Blond beer is the most accessible corner of specialty beer. Golden yellow, usually between five and seven percent, with a soft malt base and just enough hops to stay fresh. Belgian blond leans on spicy yeast notes, while a hoppy blond leans more towards citrus and floral. Beer that fits at the table without demanding attention.

Blond is the beer to start with if you are still exploring craft beer, and the beer that almost always suits a group looking for different directions. Belgian blond leans on spicy yeast, hoppy blond leans towards citrus and floral, and there are versions with rye that make the whole thing drier. Pour at around six to eight degrees into a tulip glass. It works flawlessly with chicken, fish, salad, and young cheese.

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Which blonde suits you?

Blond is the style where there is nothing to hide. No heavy malt, no barrel aging, no mountain of hops to mask anything: you taste the yeast and the grain. They range from four and a half to seven percent.

Light and fresh

Under six percent, short finish, made to drink two of. Also the beer you take along to someone who actually finds craft beer too heavy.

The classic blonde

Around six percent, soft and round, with just enough bitterness not to become bland. The middle ground of the category and the safest choice when buying for a group.

With more hops

For those coming from the IPA scene. The same light base, but with significantly more hops: fruity on the nose and a more distinct bitterness in the finish.

Full and firm

The heavier side of blond, up to seven percent. More malt, more body, and the blond that holds up the longest alongside a meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between blonde and lager?

Pils is bottom-fermented and ferments at a cold temperature; blond is top-fermented and ferments at a warmer temperature. As a result, the yeast in blond produces fruity and spicy aromas that you won't find in pils, and the alcohol percentage is a few percent higher.

Is blond the same as a tripel?

No, even though they look similar in the glass. Blond is around six percent and lighter in body, while a tripel approaches nine percent and has much more malt and spiciness.

At what temperature do you pour a blond?

Between 6 and 8 degrees. Of all the styles we sell, blonde requires the coldest temperature; if it gets too warm, it quickly becomes sweet.

What does a blonde go with?

This is the easiest beer to pair with food that we sell. It goes well with chicken, salad, mild cheese, and virtually every charcuterie board, precisely because blond beer doesn't overpower the food.

Which blond do you give someone who doesn't drink craft beer?

One of the lighter ones, under six percent. These are close enough to what someone knows not to be off-putting, and surprising just enough to get the conversation going.

Blond is the style to win someone over. Take three to a birthday party and let the table discover for themselves that it is not lager.

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