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Rating: 68

Leffe Blonde

Brewery: Abbaye de Leffe · Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
Variety: Ale · Belgian / French Ales · Belgian Pale Ale
Alcohol: ABV 6.60% / ABW 5.28%
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Copper (English pale ale) (10 SRM)
Added by Tobias Batt
Last updated by Keith

A Belgian pale ale from Leffe.

Sweet, Fruity, Malty, Nuts

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  1. Review by Tobias Batt
    Rating: 41

    Tobias Batt

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Great Britain
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 1:40 a.m.
    Comment:

    I don’t like this beer, it is really hard for me to force it down

    Characteristics: nutty
  2. Review by mattgist
    Rating: 80

    mattgist

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.
    Comment:

    There are a couple of variations of Leffe beers. The variation sold most in the US is the Blonde, which I concur, it’s not all that delicious.

    However, if you have a chance to take a stab at the Brune - do it. It’s good. It’s fairly dark beer, fairly heavy. It’s a little nutty and it has a touch of chocolate in there. It’s terrific when you want one beer for dessert.

    (I was trying to add the Leffe beers to the the catalog but it wasn’t working. user error?)

    Characteristics: dark dark chocolate nutty
  3. Review by Matt Robin
    Rating: 40

    Matt Robin

    drank this beer from a Other in London, London, City of, Great Britain
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 2:44 p.m.
    Comment:

    First had Leffe (Blonde) served out of big brandy-glass sized glasses from a fancy club-bar in Southampton…it was super-expensive (still is), fruity, chalky and unlike anything I had tasted before! I didn’t enjoy it at all. I’ve tried it a few times since, to see if I can appreciate anything about it, but each time has been disappointing. This beer is very, very overrated. One to avoid.

    Characteristics: chalky cloudy fruity
  4. Review by Stefan
    Rating: 45

    Stefan

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Umeå, Vasterbottens Lan, Sweden
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 7:02 a.m.
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  5. Review by Tim Wright
    Rating: 65

    Tim Wright

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Jacksonville, FL
    Jan. 17th, 2009 at 4:15 p.m.
    Comment:

    I liked this one. The color made me think that it was not going to have tons of flavor, but it really did. Unusual white head on it.

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  6. Review by kellik
    Rating: 60

    kellik

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Gainesville, FL
    Jan. 18th, 2009 at 2:41 p.m.
    Comment:

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  7. Review by Greg Burnison
    Rating: 66

    Greg Burnison

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
    Jan. 20th, 2009 at 1:53 p.m.
    Comment:

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  8. Review by Dave S.
    Rating: 66

    Dave S.

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland
    Jan. 20th, 2009 at 11:46 p.m.
    Comment:

    The blonde is drinkable, with a bit of a fruity malt taste. It’s rather simple beer that will neither overwhelm nor disappoint.

    Characteristics: fruity malt
  9. Review by Daniel
    Rating: 70

    Daniel

    drank this beer from a Bottle in New York, NY
    Feb. 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 p.m.
    Comment:

    Enjoyed the light caramel sweetness and spices.

    Characteristics: caramel malt spices
  10. Review by Rob Hudson
    Rating: 86

    Rob Hudson

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Eugene, OR
    Feb. 7th, 2009 at 3:38 p.m.
    Comment:

    Pale golden yellow with a malty, spicy and estery aroma. Similar to a tripel in taste but much lighter… malty and sweet with spiciness and fruitiness. You have to like Belgians to really enjoy this one.

    Characteristics: belgian spicy sweet
  11. Review by brew
    Rating: 60

    brew

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    Feb. 15th, 2009 at 3:46 a.m.
    Comment:

    Was on special for a while at the supermarket, so ended up drinking a lot of it. Refreshing, but indeed chalky.

    Characteristics: chalky
  12. Review by skyhawk133
    Rating: 50

    skyhawk133

    drank this beer from a Pint glass
    Feb. 23rd, 2009 at 5:39 p.m.
    Comment:

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  13. Review by maggerino
    Rating: 55

    maggerino

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    March 12th, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is the beer I have in the fridge for when guests come over. (I also have Heineken in the drawer, just in case) I quite like this beer and I honestly can’t tell you why. It’s a bit like licking this wood panel that they have in the background of this site, but somehow, that’s comforting! By the way, I drank this in The Netherlands. I’m guessing it tastes different here than in the states. I’ll have to try it when I visit home.

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  14. Review by Gavin
    Rating: 82

    Gavin

    drank this beer from a Goblet
    March 13th, 2009 at 6:48 p.m.
    Comment:

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  15. Review by Wren
    Rating: 89

    Wren

    drank this beer from a Tulip in Santa Monica, CA
    March 28th, 2009 at 11:19 p.m.
    Comment:

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  16. Review by lifepremiums
    Rating: 85

    lifepremiums

    drank this beer from a Goblet in New York, NY
    April 12th, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.
    Comment:

    My go to beer (the blonde ale) when I feel like treating myself.

    Characteristics:
  17. Review by RockPortrait
    Rating: 95

    RockPortrait

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    April 20th, 2009 at 6:10 a.m.
    Comment:

    I simply can’t comprehend the poor reviews of this beer. Either you’re all drinking a poor local licenced version or you don’t understand the fruity Belgian beers. Regardless, this beer when drunk from the bottles imported into Australia is superlative - the ultimate Belgian quaffing beer. Better in bottle than on tap, I can’t get enough of it, with cost the only reason I don’t drink more. Best I can describe it is like imported Stella Artois infused with a touch of golden syrup. Best drunk by filling your mouth with each swig of the bottle.

    Characteristics: golden honey light flavorful nutty syrup
  18. Review by Brian Flanagan
    Rating: 60

    Brian Flanagan

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:44 a.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics: clear drinkable sweet thin
  19. Review by DVVG
    Rating: 40

    DVVG

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, OR
    April 28th, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.
    Comment:

    This beer makes me have to poop

    Characteristics: chalky poopy
  20. Review by Dustin
    Rating: 89

    Dustin

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    April 29th, 2009 at 11:47 p.m.
    Comment:

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  21. Review by scredsfan
    Rating: 80

    scredsfan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC
    July 20th, 2009 at 9:46 a.m.
    Comment:

    Not a bad beer, but not great either. A nice introduction to Belgian Ales. Light gold coloration, with a fluffy white head. Light and sweet, without being syrupy like some other Belgian Ales I’ve tried. I’ll be buying more of this one!

    Characteristics: light smooth sweet
  22. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 69

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Tulip in Portland, ME
    Aug. 20th, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.
    Comment:

    Sampled this on tap at a local bar & well… it’s ok. Kind of light in body & flavor; some fruit aroma if you inhale. I’d recommend it to a novice Belgian ale drinker but I will not have it again.

    Characteristics: lite mild thin
  23. Review by sebspiers
    Rating: 97

    sebspiers

    drank this beer from a Other in Brugge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    Feb. 8th, 2010 at 1:39 a.m.
    Comment:

    The best beer you will ever drink. There are several varieties of Leffe, the Blonde being the best.

    PS:- Tobias Batt is a retard.

    Characteristics: awesome fucking

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