What is a Spiced Blond?

A Blond beer is accessible, smooth, and always a safe choice. But sometimes, you want something a bit more exciting. Spiced Blond is the quirky brother of the classic Blond beer—recognizable, but with a spicy kick that gives it that little extra.

What makes a Spiced Blond so special? And how have we given it our twist? Which spices give it that unique taste? And how spicy is too spicy? Time to dive in.

What is a Spiced Blond Beer?

A Spiced Blond is a blond beer enriched with herbs and spices. While a traditional Blond beer primarily focuses on the balance between malty sweetness and fruity yeast aromas, a Spiced Blond gains an extra layer of complexity through additions like coriander seed, ginger, lemongrass, or pepper. This creates a subtle spiciness that makes the beer more exciting and distinctive.

The spicy additions can range from fresh and citrusy to warm and pungent, depending on the chosen spices and how they are used in the brewing process. The result is a beer that remains accessible yet is surprising and layered.

How spicy do you want it?

Not every Spiced Blond is equally pronounced. Some beers have a subtle spicy undertone, while others fully embrace pungency or exotic flavors.

• Lightly spiced – The spices are supportive and subtle, without being dominant.
• Clearly spiced – You can taste the spices well, but they remain balanced with the rest of the beer.
• Intensely spiced – Here, the beer truly revolves around the spices, and they are the star of the show.

When do you drink Record Store?

Record Store is no ordinary blond beer. With the addition of ginger, lemongrass, hot pepper, and coriander seed, it gets a unique, spicy kick that lingers. Ideal for enthusiasts looking for a blond beer with that little extra. Record Store is also a new beer from the Stereo Series! To learn everything about the Stereo Series, read here.

How does a Spiced Blond taste?

🔹 Spicy – From subtly citrusy to distinctly pungent.
🔹 Slightly sweet – The malt base gives a soft, honey-like undertone.
🔹 Full & rounded – The spices are supported by a robust body.
🔹 Thirst-quenching – Despite the spices, it remains a smooth and drinkable beer.

Types of blond beer?

• For those who enjoy a classic, organic Blond, there's Broeders.
• If you prefer a heavier, stronger blond beer, Turf & Surf offers an organic Tripel with a unique twist.
• And if you're looking for a Blond with a bit more spice? Then Record Store is your beer.

Where is the limit?

The interesting thing about Spiced Blond is that the line between subtle and extreme varies per person. What is a "nice hint" for one person might be "far too spicy" for another. The art is to use spices as a complement to the beer, not as an overpowering element.

Our own twist: Record Store 🎶🍺

At vandeStreek, we have our own Spiced Blond: Record Store. This beer is bursting with flavor thanks to ginger, lemongrass, hot pepper, and coriander seed. The result? A blond beer with a spicy kick that lingers! Order it and taste it yourself!