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Flanders · Province of Flemish Brabant

Leffe Blonde

The golden softness of an abbey beer.

Abbey beerBlond ale
ALCOHOL / VOL.
6,6 %
SERVE AT
5–6 °C
COLOUR
Golden

Leffe Blonde develops a malty, floral and spicy profile. Its roundness is accompanied by gentle bitterness and hints of vanilla and clove. Its name recalls Leffe Abbey in Dinant; the beer is now brewed in Leuven.

Ingredients

What goes into the beer

WaterBarley maltMaizeBarleySugarHops

Flavour profile

From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Bright golden blond with a white head.
Aroma
Floral and spicy notes, vanilla and clove.
Palate
Malt, fruity sweetness and gentle bitterness.

Craft and tradition

Brewing

A top-fermented blond beer. Pale malt contributes to its golden colour; fermentation develops its fruity and spicy character.