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Flanders · Province of Limburg

Affligem Blonde

Affligem heritage in a golden glass.

Abbey aleBlond
ALCOHOL / VOL.
6,7 %
COLOUR
Golden

Affligem Blonde centres on balance: supple malt, generous fruit and restrained bitterness. At 6.7%, this abbey ale offers an expressive introduction to the range. Its rounded palate gives way to a fresh, hop-led finish.

Ingredients

Known ingredients

WaterBarley maltEuropean hopsYeast

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From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Golden with a generous white head.
Aroma
Malt and fermentation fruitiness.
Palate
Rounded fruit, malt sweetness and delicate bitterness.

Craft and tradition

Recipe and brewing

The house yeast shapes the fruity character. European hops are added at several stages of the boil, and the beer is given time to mature after fermentation.