Affligem Blond - Brouwerij De Smedt / Brouwerij Affligem

happygnome

Minnesota

4.38/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

a: pours a nice golden orange color with about a half inch of head that quickly dissapears into a thick layer of lacing towards the center of the beer with a thinner covering outwards and then a thick layer again in a ring around the edge of the glass. there seems to be a few floaters in the brew visible in the glass
s: honey sweetness, hints of dark fruits as well as a slight clovey aroma hints of alcohol as well
t: to be honest it tastes like a boozy hefe weizen reminds me a lot of new glarus's dancing man wheat but the bannana and clove taste are as strong and the alcohol is more present. banannas, cloves and warmth from the alcohol are all present
m: medium to light bodied beer with good carbonation

overall, i really enjoyed this. I got it in a make your own 6er at Dennis Brothers in Cottage Grove, MN. I just wish it was more sessionable

Serving type: bottle

08-09-2008 04:41:40 | More by happygnome

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

rangerred

Tennessee

4.19/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

330ml bottle into a goblet.

Pours a slightlly hazy medium gold with a few chunks making it into the glass. I downed the rest out of the bottle.

Pears really dominate the aroma along with some floral hops and light bready malt. A really pleasant aroma that lacks much of the clove/banana of other Belgians but is unique all its own.

The Belgiany character comes out more in the flavor with clove and bubblegum but the abundant pear is still there and provides a great citrus touch. A nice pilsner malt character and some light floral/grassy hops round it out. A soft drying mouthfeel makes this a real refreshing beer to drink.

Overall, a great Belgian that is very refreshing and light. It may not have all the complexities of some of the stronger Belgain ales but it is a pleasure to drink nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 02:23:38 | More by rangerred