From my last trip to Belgium, I still had a few treasures in the fridge. Tonight, I opened the second-to-last one: Brice Blonde, clocking in at a solid 6.8% ABV.
Right after pouring, the beer already got me excited – the strong, fruity aroma and that rich foam head just made it really inviting. Honestly, it turned out to be one of the best Belgian beers I brought back from that trip. It’s super balanced, fresh, and full of flavor – one of those beers that just makes you go yep, that hits right.
I do enjoy a local beer here and there, but Belgian beers? They’re in a different league. Always a treat when I have one in the fridge.
Now there’s just one left – a Christmas beer. And nope, I’m not waiting until December. Beer is beer, and I’ll enjoy it whenever I want. Christmas in summer? Why not 😄
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"timestamp": "2025-06-01T21:48:42.314Z",
"beer": {
"name": "Brice Blonde",
"brewery": "Brasserie Grain d'Orge",
"origin": "Belgium",
"style": "Belgian Blonde Ale",
"oak_aged": false,
"abv": 6.8,
"ibu": 22,
"ebc": 7,
"volume_cl": 33,
"serving_temperature_c": "4-6",
"aroma": ["fruity", "spicy", "malty"],
"tasting_notes": {
"appearance": "Pale golden, rich white head",
"aroma": "Fruity and fresh",
"taste": "Balanced, refreshing, herbal-spicy character",
"mouthfeel": "Smooth and lively"
},
"description": "Brice is a Belgian blonde ale with a fruity aroma, smooth foam, and a refreshing taste. Made with quality malts and aromatic hops, it's a well-balanced and easy-to-drink beer with character.",
"ingredients": ["barley malt", "hops", "yeast"],
"contains": ["barley malt"],
"pairing_suggestions": ["grilled chicken", "soft cheese", "light pasta"],
"packaging": {
"bottle": true,
"can": false,
"glass_color": "brown"
},
"labels": ["Belgian hops", "Terroir & Tradition"],
"language_notes": {
"fr": "Contient du malt d’orge.",
"nl": "Bevat gerstemout."
},
"website": "https://www.grain-dorge.com",
"user_notes": "Strong aroma, refreshing taste. One of the best from my Belgium trip. Definitely a beer I’d grab again!"
}
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