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'''Belgian Blond Ale''' is a moderate version of Belgian strong ale designed to appeal to European Pilsner drinkers.
==History==
Belgian Blonde Ale is a recent innovation on the older Belgian Strong Ale style. It was designed to appeal to European Pilsner drinkers and has a moderate strength but retains some Belgian complexity.
==Description==
Medium body. Somewhat malty sweetness, but medium-dry to dry finish. Medium hop and alcohol balance. Light spicy/earthy hop flavor. Some candi-sugar sweetness. Light to deep gold color. Highly carbonated. Recent development meant to appeal to European Pilsner drinkers. Becoming more popular over time. A medium strength golden ale with Belgian complexity.
==Characteristics==
* Color Range: 4.0-6.0 SRM
* Original Gravity Range: 1.062-1.075 SG
* Final Gravity Range: 1.008-1.016 SG
* Bitterness Range: 20.0-30.0 IBU
* Alcohol by Volume Range: 6.0-7.5 %
* Carbonation Range: 2.2-2.8 vols
* [[BJCP]] Style Number: 18 A
==Ingredients==
* Belgian pilsner malt
* Aromatic malts
* Candi sugar or sucrose
* Belgian yeast strains produce complex character
* Noble Styrian Goldings or East Kent Goldings hops
* No spices
==Examples==
* Leffe Blond, Grimbergen Blond, Val-Dieu Blond, Pater Lieven Blond Abbey Ale, Affigen Blond, La Trappe Blond
==See Also==
* [[Styles]]
[[Category:Styles]]
'''Belgian Blond Ale''' is a moderate version of Belgian strong ale designed to appeal to European Pilsner drinkers.
==History==
Belgian Blonde Ale is a recent innovation on the older Belgian Strong Ale style. It was designed to appeal to European Pilsner drinkers and has a moderate strength but retains some Belgian complexity.
==Description==
Medium body. Somewhat malty sweetness, but medium-dry to dry finish. Medium hop and alcohol balance. Light spicy/earthy hop flavor. Some candi-sugar sweetness. Light to deep gold color. Highly carbonated. Recent development meant to appeal to European Pilsner drinkers. Becoming more popular over time. A medium strength golden ale with Belgian complexity.
==Characteristics==
* Color Range: 4.0-6.0 SRM
* Original Gravity Range: 1.062-1.075 SG
* Final Gravity Range: 1.008-1.016 SG
* Bitterness Range: 20.0-30.0 IBU
* Alcohol by Volume Range: 6.0-7.5 %
* Carbonation Range: 2.2-2.8 vols
* [[BJCP]] Style Number: 18 A
==Ingredients==
* Belgian pilsner malt
* Aromatic malts
* Candi sugar or sucrose
* Belgian yeast strains produce complex character
* Noble Styrian Goldings or East Kent Goldings hops
* No spices
==Examples==
* Leffe Blond, Grimbergen Blond, Val-Dieu Blond, Pater Lieven Blond Abbey Ale, Affigen Blond, La Trappe Blond
==See Also==
* [[Styles]]
[[Category:Styles]]
