Beer Review: Leffe Blonde

Let me introduce you to my most favorite Belgian Ale… Leffe Blonde. Pale amber in color, this ale pumps out a full-bodied, flavor-rich beer. First you’ll notice the soothing amber color in which light dances on the surface and deep within the glass. Take a moment to enjoy the substantial head that forms when the beer is poured just right. As you enjoy this fine ale, take note of the foam rings that line your glass. Drinking doesn’t just involve taste… take time to enjoy the look and display that your beer provides!

Then take in your first drink… no other ale fills my mouth like this hearty Belgian Ale! I notice different flavors each time I enjoy this ale but for the most part it imparts a slightly sweet yet slightly spicy flavor that is as soft as warm caramel on the tongue. There are also subtle hints of vanilla and maybe even some toffee. At times I’ve tasted (or did I imagine it?!) slight tastes of banana but definitely some sweet spices! As for the aroma of the ale… well… it really smells like banana nut bread!

Keep in mind that Belgian ales are thought to be amongst the best in the world. They are very complex but very, very rewarding to the ale connoisseur!

So grab ya some Leffe… get it as cold as you can, pour you a glass and enjoy this awesome ale!

I drank a fair bit of this in Denmark this fall- partly as it was the best beer my hotel had on tap. However I tried it a few times since and it was cloyingly sweet- just couldn’t get past that.

I like the blonde, but I think the brown if even better. And if you’re in Belgium, they have several others - a red, and a 9 degree at least.