Leffe Blonde is a delicious Belgian Abbey beer. A quick note about Abbey Beers; they are not necessarily brewed in a monastery or by monks, but do pay money to the Abbey for use of the name.
This beer will not be found in Alabama, and some other states because it is 6% ABV. Alabama doesnt allow anything 6% or over... don't ask me why... take that up with the law. I did, however, find this in Atlanta.
Leffe Blonde has a taste that reminds you of bread. I always feel heavier after drinking one, but this changes depending on how cold it is when its served. It's not my favorite Belgian, but it is a standby that I return to again and again. It's very lacey, which means it leaves lace on the glass you drink it from. Not sure why this matters to some aficianados, but it is pleasing to the eye.
If you have been raised on US Domestic Beer, I recommend this as your first foray into Belgian beer. Reports are that this tastes much better in Europe than in the US, and that has a lot to do with the way this beer ships. You definitely want this to be a fresh case. If you reach in the cooler to buy this and it has dust on it, find another location.
My favorite way to drink this beer is while lodging in a cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Make sure it's so cold that it has ice chips in it, and it will win (and warm) your heart.
For more information check out the Leffe website, but be careful, there is not an english version.
Cheers,
Jimmy
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