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Affligem: Blonde

This Belgian-style pale ale is/was brewed by Affligem in Opwijk, Belgium. It's achieved an overall score of 58.27%. Based on 4 tastings, the average ABV is 6.80%.

Historical Community Tasting Notes

Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)

UPDATED: DEC 29, 2009 October, 2003 LAnnexe Cafe, Vausan La Romaine. Fresh. Orange, clove, bread and bacon fat aroma. Light amber colour with soft head. Light to medium body - firm condition with tiny bubbles. Slight Irn Bru flavour up front, bacon fat in middle, mild fresh bitterness in the finish, which lingers becoming like rusty iron railings
golden color,lots of large suspended yeast particules.small foamy white head that lasted for a decent time.malty aroma with a mild dried fruit and yeast hint.The taste is mild malt,fruit and light yeast with a strong carbonation and slightly spicy note.The after taste is fruity,spicy and fairly long lasting.Nicely drinkable with the exception of ju
(Draught) Hazy golden amber colored ale pours with a medium foamy head. Descent tasting Belgian.

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Beer Listing

Date and Time Container Pub/Place and Where Strength ABV Colour Score Components Score Descriptive word(s) Book No.
7th Feb 2002 at 10:10 pm bottle The Dispensary (Renshaw Street), Liverpool, Merseyside, England 6.80 medium-golden Taste: 82.35%
Head: 88.89%
Aroma: 40%
Ease: 66.67%
Clarity: 100%
 49.891% clear 15
2nd Jun 2002 at 3:55 pm draft L'Aurore, Boulogne, France 6.80 medium-golden Taste: 94.12%
Head: 66.67%
Aroma: 40%
Ease: 66.67%
Clarity: 100%
 59.027% tasty 21
1st Sep 2004 at 1:00 pm draft Groot Mokum, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands 6.80 light to medium golden Taste: 94.12%
Head: 88.89%
Aroma: 80%
Ease: 66.67%
Clarity: 100%
 69.183% chilld 106
15th Sep 2006 at 7:45 pm bottle Le Central, Limoges, France 6.80 light to medium golden Taste: 88.24%
Head: 66.67%
Aroma: 60%
Ease: 55.56%
Clarity: 100%
 54.979% awkward 182

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Other Beers (etc.) by Affligem

Apart from Blonde, Hop Horizons lists 11 others by Affligem. These are:
Affligem de Noël (6.5% version)
Angel Blond
Dubbel
Florival Blonde
Florival Triple
Op-Ale
Patersvat Blond
Postel Dubbel
Postel Tripel
Tripel (8.5% version)
Tripel (9.5% version)

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