Flanders · Province of West Flanders
Westvleteren Blond
Fresh citrus and lime zest.
- ALCOHOL / VOL.
- 5.8 %
- SERVE AT
- 12–16 °C
- COLOUR
- Golden blond
This blond ale from Saint-Sixtus Abbey balances malt sweetness with hop bitterness. Citrus notes, including lime, bring freshness to a dry finish.
Ingredients
Known ingredients
WaterBarley maltSugarYeastHops
Flavour profile
From first glance to the finish
- Appearance
- Slightly cloudy blond when cool, with dense foam and plentiful bubbles.
- Aroma
- Fresh citrus and lime zest.
- Palate
- Malt sweetness and firm hop bitterness, a citrus note and a dry finish.
Craft and tradition
Recipe and brewing
Brewed and bottled at Saint-Sixtus, unfiltered and unpasteurised, with secondary fermentation in the bottle.
Westvleteren Blond can be recognised by its green cap and label.