It seems strange I haven’t reviewed Ciney blonde before. It’s a very common beer here in Brussels, and I’ve certainly had it many times. I wrote up some tasting notes for Ciney brune over a year ago as well, so I’ve no idea why it’s taken me so long to get to Ciney blonde.
The taste is very slightly syrupy, but not annoyingly so like Leffe blond, and “ferrous” says Fiona. Indeed, it’s got a clear iron or blood note to it. “Blood” might scare you off as a taste element, but it shouldn’t. The ferrous aspect really makes Ciney blonde interesting. This is a decent brew -- not outstanding, but decent.
“Not sure it’s worth the calories”, says the dieting wife. Oh well, can’t please everyone.But we both certainly deserve a beer this afternoon, after spending a few hours in the shops and lugging home a new food processor and kettle. I hate shopping, and looking forward to a beer at the end of it is about the only thing that can get me through a high street ordeal. Much more pleasant at home, where the early spring flowers are out in the garden.
This is a beer that must be tasted on draft, the bottle doesn't do it justice. It can be found as far south as Northern Spain on tap and served in the correct glass. When I first tried it in 1994 I was in Bastonge and had it in stone wear mugs by the pint. Probably the best beer I have ever had. Period. kiwitex71@gmail
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