Friday 5 June 2009

Leffe blonde (#35) and bruine (#36)

In this episode I try something new. I'm comparing two different beers of the same beer brand. The brand is of Belgium origin of course. Slowly but surely the Belgium months are coming to an end. Just a few left.

Leffe blonde and bruine from Girl Likes Beer on Vimeo.

The review is also available on blip.tv and YouTube.

1. [PRE-REVIEW]
  • brewery: Stella Artois brewery (InBev), Belgium
  • type of beer: premium ales, Abbey beers
  • bought in: brought by a friend from Brussels
  • container grade (bottle): regular 

Leffe blonde


2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (small and white) body (light honey)
  • the taste: honey and citrus note with a bitter aftertaste
  • the smell: honey mixed with citrus

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

I'll have another one but maybe not right away...






Leffe bruine

2. [REVIEW]

  • the looks: head (dark and creamy) body (cherry going into caramel)
  • the taste: malty
  • the smell: heavy caramel

3. [RECOMMENDATION]

Whatever I guess...

1 comment:

  1. Leffe Blonde, 6.6% ABV

    Leffe Blonde is no doubt the most famous of the Leffe brewery's portfolio of about eight beers (regular and seasonal). This pale ale is a year-round favourite internationally and is available at just about every venue that serves any form for Belgian and/or world beers. Its ubiquity is for good reason, as it is an excellent example of a Belgian spicy pale beer ...

    My review of Leffe Blonde

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