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Val-Dieu Blonde

Percentile
67
overall
Brewed by Brasserie de l’Abbaye du Val-Dieu
Style: Belgian Ale

Aubel, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2473.22/5.03.21/5.06%66.8Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
This authentic Abbey Ale is based on the recipe perfected centuries ago by the monks of Abbey du Val-Dieu.
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 Pigfoot (2226), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Nov 23, 2004  
Spun-gold, clear, under fizzy bone-white foam. Citric nose, a dash of sour, with a side of flowers,yeasty, lemony, light. Brisk and fruity in the mouth, but low-key in the mouthfeel. Great grab in the palate up front, then mellowing. Very easy and breezy, just like a good blond oughta be..."blond ale", I mean, of course. Just a bit spicy and honeyish in the taste, getting more complex further into the bottle. Very zesty, refreshing, a great dinner chaser.


 madsberg (4966), Søborg, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Nov 4, 2004  
Bottled: Hazy yellow coloured. Dense huge white head. Aroma is yeasty, spicy and has notes of citrus. Flavour is light alcaholic, citrusy and yeasty. Is sweet, dry and light spiced in the end. A harmless belgian ale.


 wilkie (1191), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/55/103/513/20
Oct 26, 2004  
Bottle. Large white head. Pale, golden, very slight haze. Aroma is yeasty and citrusy. Aftertaste has a little spice in it. Not as full flavored as PranQster--which is a very similar taste.


 duff (5475), Surrey, Greater London, England
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Oct 24, 2004    Updated: Jul 11, 2005
Bottle. Typical Belgian style blonde, yeasty, citrusy and a little spicy/peppery. This was nice and soft, and less sticky and sweet than other commercial versions.


 Joeh (1908), Buckinghamshire, England
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Oct 6, 2004  
Bottled at the Bedford Beer Festival 2004 (Wednesday Session).Grainy & alcohol like. Toasted.


 jimmack (1221), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 12, 2004  
Light golden color with a small white head. Mild aroma of bread and spices. Slightly sweet on first sip then finishing dry with a hop bitterness. Unlike most Belgians, this one I could drink a few of given the moderate alcohol content.


 UNCCTF (465), Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/103/514/20
Sep 8, 2004  
On tap at the Flying Saucer in Charlotte. An awesome-looking beer in a Val Dieu Belgian glass - hazy golden with a large white head. Aroma wasn’t too impressive, but the flavor was spicy; a taste that intensified as the beer warmed. The finish was sweet as most Belgians are. Quite good.


 diabel (1372), Aarschot, Belgium
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/55/102/58/20
Sep 5, 2004  
At Belgianbeerweekend, Brussels Creamy, large off-white head. Excellent lace, cloudy amber body. Moderately sweet, lightly bitter initial flavour. Moderately bitter, lightly sweet finish. Flat carbonation. Lightly bodied.



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