Achel 8 Blond

Brewed by Brouwerij der Trappistenabdij De Achelse Kluis
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Hamont-Achel, Belgium

Bottle. The smell of cheese, yeast and hops, a little bit of acid (but not in a bad way), the smell of bread comes after 1-2 minutes. A huge frothy white head, excellent lacing and fully lasting. Cloudy body, rather dark orange. Moderate acidic flavor, long duration. The blond has a medium body, a oily texture and a izzy carbonation. Quite interesting belgian strong ale.

0.33 l bottle. Deep golden color with fluffy head. Sweetish aroma with tart fruitiness, clove and some alcohol. Dryer flavor with pepper, clove and some musty-woody notes. Dry bitter-woody finish. Very highly carbonated, needs a goblet and some time to dissipate.

Cloudy pale body with suspended, globular yeast and a medium-sized white head. The aroma is moderately sweet, candi sugar, golden raisins, light banana, bread and honey. The flavor is slightly sweet, herbal hops, raisins, peach, honey and dough. Medium body is incredibly soft with moderate carbonation.

Fuity aroma, orange peel.Thick white cloudy head. Straw yellow, plenty of bubbles rising. Spicy, floral flavor. I got clove, and an earthy taste. Soft bitterness. Too much carbonation. Lightly sour finish.

33cl bottled poured into a Westmalle chalice glass. Served from a cool fridge, 07/06/07. Appearance: Cloudy, light orange. Thick white head. Pleasent Looking beer. Aroma: Bitter and Sour. Taste: As the aroma, bitter and sour. Found it quite similar to Orval. Mouth feels much fizz. Very lively beer to drink. Verdict: Definatly not the best trappist I’ve tasted but thats just me. Try this if you lke Orval or Boon Geuze.

33 cL bottle. Pours clear orange with a huge crispy head. Aroma yeasty, earth and fruity with caramel malt base beneath. Flavour starts sweet caramel, going into a complex fruit palate before the yeast becomes appearant. Finish holds a strong spiced bitterness with a clear alcohol presence. Certainly not one of my favourite trappists.

Bottle, 33 cl. Golden color, with a large white head. Aroma, yeasty, sweet, fruity . Medium bodied. Taste is very hoopy, i like it very much, nice bitterness. A really good trappist !

Yer average pale orange with a large coarse-bubbled head and decent lacing. Fruity, floral and sweet aroma. Taste leaned to the sweet side, subdued hops. Lively mouthfeel.