Affligem Blond - Brouwerij De Smedt / Brouwerij Affligem

AmitC

Indiana

3.96/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a 11.2 fl oz bottle into a snifter. Looks like some very old bottle.

Pale golden color. A lot of suspended yeast creating a cloud. Hazy and cloudy appearance. About two fingers thick fluffy Belgian type head of off white color that stays really well. DEcent Belgian laces around the sides.

Smell at first is of lager like grains but then fruity and peppery phenols take over. Some amount of Belgian yeast also plays a role. Some amount of grainy malts.

Flavor is very much similar. Full of delicious Belgian yeast and peppery phenols. Some amount of dry fruits as well. A sweet and semi dry kind of finish. Hops are non existent.

Mouth feel is on the light to slightly medium side. Crisp and smooth. Surprisingly low on carbonation. No astringency of any kind. No alcohol warmth or presence.

Style Rate: 3.75
Personal Rate: 3.75

Serving type: bottle

02-04-2013 01:57:00 | More by AmitC

DuffDaddy

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-18-2013 14:01:43 | More by DuffDaddy

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-15-2013 18:55:06 | More by TheBeeraholic

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Honey-gold, effervescent, good head that dissipates rapidly

Aroma: Honey, malty, citrusy

Taste: Malty, creamy, with a dry finish; hoppy on the finish, but not bitter; well balanced. Quite good.

Remarks: Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 01:19:51 | More by IchLiebeBier

juicebox

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

06-15-2013 01:04:40 | More by juicebox

naturallight1

Nevada

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

06-09-2013 20:44:10 | More by naturallight1

Madubz

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

06-08-2013 12:53:05 | More by Madubz

woodenbones

Washington

4/5  rDev +2%

06-06-2013 19:51:39 | More by woodenbones

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-06-2013 17:03:21 | More by mkennedy119

One2Remeber

Florida

3.81/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A: Pale yellow body, crystal clear. Dense white head, excellent retention.

S: Honey sweet, boozy, candy sugar, sweet pils malts.

T/M: Light, lively carbonation, honey sweetness, smooth yeast presence, fruity esters linger.

O: What I expect with a Belgian Blonde. Solid yeast and malt characteristics compliment each other while being simply subtle.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 23:52:55 | More by One2Remeber

Luiz0930

California

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-31-2013 07:04:07 | More by Luiz0930

JAHMUR

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

05-30-2013 19:39:37 | More by JAHMUR

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-28-2013 23:20:38 | More by Kmat10

Dando54

United Kingdom (England)

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-28-2013 12:34:24 | More by Dando54

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-25-2013 21:19:03 | More by Slatetank

desint

Belgium

2.75/5  rDev -29.8%

05-24-2013 11:13:31 | More by desint

apasternak

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2%

05-22-2013 08:16:52 | More by apasternak

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +2%

05-21-2013 00:49:36 | More by johntfox

shanny1981

Georgia

3.41/5  rDev -13%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

An okay beer. Definitely a little over the top when it comes to unnecessary carbonation. I hate overly carbonated beers that keep you belching for 24 hours straight. Husband and I both had a tummy ache after consuming a single bottle. Won't be trying this again. However, loved the color, smell and after taste. A very pretty beer in terms of appearance.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 13:22:51 | More by shanny1981

mquinn919

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

05-12-2013 01:44:25 | More by mquinn919

BigBry

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-11-2013 03:35:22 | More by BigBry

rph97

Texas

4/5  rDev +2%

05-10-2013 20:13:16 | More by rph97

NikD

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

05-05-2013 13:18:58 | More by NikD

schnarr84

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +2%

04-28-2013 19:26:39 | More by schnarr84

smbslt

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-24-2013 02:26:40 | More by smbslt