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Leffe Blonde
Abbaye de Leffe S.A.
- From:
- Abbaye de Leffe S.A.
- Belgium
- Style:
- Belgian Blonde Ale
Ranked #63 - ABV:
- 6.6%
- Score:
- 81
Ranked #25,568 - Avg:
- 3.58 | pDev: 15.64%
- Reviews:
- 1,541
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 15, 2024
- Added:
- Nov 21, 2001
- Wants:
- 106
- Gots:
- 1,221
Leffe Blond is an authentic blond abbey beer with a slight hint of bitterness to it. It is delicate but characteristic, Leffe Blonde is the tasting beer par excellence: it gives an extra touch of flavor to simple dishes and lightly accompanies your fried foods.
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Rated by BurtonRed from England
2.92/5 rDev -18.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.92/5 rDev -18.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Haven't had it for years but no chance this is the same beverage
Mar 15, 2024Reviewed by Wheataleguy from Georgia
4.31/5 rDev +20.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.31/5 rDev +20.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Off to Belgium we go! Love nearly all the Belgium brews, especially those made in monastery breweries. This one is one I've been drinking for decades after living several years in good ole western Germany way back when and having it from the keg in many pubs there and in Belgium. I have to say the imported bottled version is a bit different, but oh, still very good nonetheless. I'm sure it has everything to do with freshness. So, here we go. A somewhat aggressive pour into a Belgian-style "tulip" glass, resulted in a nice 3-finger foamy head and loads of carbonation. That carbonation rushes to the top throughout the glass...just wonderful. Beautiful, clear amber in color with all that carbonation...just beautiful. Aroma: After a bit of a swirl, the aroma is different from others. It is difficult to explain, but maybe a bit of smoked cloviness there. Definitely cloves. With a bit of smokiness there combined with fruity sweetness. Weird. I hope I'm feeling well. I'm diving in. Taste: Yes. I get a smoothness to this from the tongue to the throat. Smooth carbonation. Nice spiciness to this and I get the smoky cloves with it upfront. It's sweet and dry, which is typical of this Belgian style. Malty, very refreshing on the backside, with a small bit of bitterness. I know there are all kinds of summer ales out there, but this one fits the bill too in July when you're out on a hot summer day grilling or sitting at the beach. Just a very refreshing, all around great Belgian classic. Shouldn't be able to get this at the supermarket unless it's a very fancy place, so go get some at your local liquor store!
Mar 02, 2024Reviewed by MetalHead7734 from South Carolina
4.17/5 rDev +16.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.17/5 rDev +16.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Purchased from Costco in the "Centeries of Brewing Tradition Heritage Collection" variety pack. Poured into a belgian glass.
Look: Light orange. Thick white head. Very active bubbles.
Smell: Yeasty. Sweet malt. Citrus.
Taste: Mellow and yeasty. Rich and a little hearty. Malt on the finish
Feel: Getting into crisp territory. The carbonation provides a wonderful punch. There's a nice, hearty, semi-medium body here.
Overall: This is my first alcoholic beverage back from a dry week and it is a wonderful return. The flavor profile of this beer is right up my alley. It's rare that I really enjoy a beer this much. It was immediately delicious upon the first sip, but I must admit that I'm on an empty stomach and the 6.6% abv is doing a number on me. My closing thoughts are that I think this beer is especially well balanced, very tasty, and a bit potent.
Feb 10, 2024Look: Light orange. Thick white head. Very active bubbles.
Smell: Yeasty. Sweet malt. Citrus.
Taste: Mellow and yeasty. Rich and a little hearty. Malt on the finish
Feel: Getting into crisp territory. The carbonation provides a wonderful punch. There's a nice, hearty, semi-medium body here.
Overall: This is my first alcoholic beverage back from a dry week and it is a wonderful return. The flavor profile of this beer is right up my alley. It's rare that I really enjoy a beer this much. It was immediately delicious upon the first sip, but I must admit that I'm on an empty stomach and the 6.6% abv is doing a number on me. My closing thoughts are that I think this beer is especially well balanced, very tasty, and a bit potent.
Reviewed by stortore from Illinois
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
330 ml bottle into a tulip glass. Best by 9/2/25, had 1/4/24.
Pours a bright, clear golden color, with a two inch plus foamy head on an average pour and a decent amount of foamy lacing. Active carbonation. Aromas of clove, malt, other spices, some yeast, light vanilla. Smells herbal. Flavors of yeast, malt, coriander, clove, other spices, light vanilla, a light herbal bitterness. Smooth, a good lighter body, well carbonated a little on the high side.
As the label says, notes of clove and vanilla do show, especially the clove. Good, well made, enjoyable.
Jan 25, 2024Pours a bright, clear golden color, with a two inch plus foamy head on an average pour and a decent amount of foamy lacing. Active carbonation. Aromas of clove, malt, other spices, some yeast, light vanilla. Smells herbal. Flavors of yeast, malt, coriander, clove, other spices, light vanilla, a light herbal bitterness. Smooth, a good lighter body, well carbonated a little on the high side.
As the label says, notes of clove and vanilla do show, especially the clove. Good, well made, enjoyable.
Reviewed by ElijahLep from Ohio
2.42/5 rDev -32.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2.25
2.42/5 rDev -32.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2.25
This beer for me smell and taste wise does not do it. Has a nice look and mouth feel. You can tell it is a good quality beer, especially with the lacing. However, it is not for me. It is similar in flavor to Hoegaarden, which I am also not a fan of. This beer may work for others but not for me.
Jan 08, 2024Reviewed by ChiefMiz from Florida
3.9/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I often get a metallic “twang” when I drink Heineken or Stella, and I get the same with Leffe. Leffe, however, quickly rolls into the vanilla and clove notes that they advertise on the bottle. Belgian whites and blonds are some of my favorites, and this is up my alley. It’s not a favorite, but pretty good. There’s also a bit of a candied aftertaste.
Dec 27, 2023Reviewed by Alconnaisseur from Poland
4.46/5 rDev +24.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +24.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is first thing that comes to my mind when I think about belgium beers. Beer that I comeback to frequently.
Smell: As it should - a little bit banana.
Flavour: Banana/malt.
Look: This coulour is simply amazing.
Dec 23, 2023Smell: As it should - a little bit banana.
Flavour: Banana/malt.
Look: This coulour is simply amazing.
Leffe Blonde from Abbaye de Leffe S.A.
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
4415 ratings
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