Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Leffe Blonde

I'm kind of craving the yeasty deliciousness of a Belgian brew, so I'm trying Leffe Blonde tonight.  This is one that I've never had before, but I've heard decent things:

Vittles:
Belgian Pale Ale
6.6% abv

Score:
Appearance: 9/10
Aroma: 23/25
Taste: 37/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 4/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 89/100

Impression:
I love the way it pours, and it's so brilliantly clear in the glass it almost sparkles.  The aroma carries the banana and clove esters and phenols that I love so much in Belgians.  I also smell biscuit and cracker, with a touch of warm sweetness in the background.  The flavors follow, with the yeast profile taking center stage.  It has a clean bread and biscuit taste, and there are floral, herbal, earthy, and caramel hints in the background.  This doesn't stand out as a pale ale, since the focus is more on the yeast and malt than on the hops.  It tastes more like a weizen/weissbier than a BPA.  I could definitely see myself enjoying one of these come the warmer months, especially after doing yardwork.

Cheers!

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