Of the many breweries that came out of Belgium, Leffe is one of their most famous brewery.
While Leffe is no longer brewed by monks (hello, AB InBev), and instead royalties are paid to the abbey as a licensee, Leffe beers are still known for its quality.
In this Leffe Blond 0.0 review, I share my tasting notes so you can decide if this is the right non-alcoholic beer for you.
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A Quick Look At Leffe Blond 0.0
Once brewed by abbey monks in Leffe, Belgium, since 1240, Leffe is known for being one of Belgium’s finest abbey-style beers. Abbey-style beers emulate the renowned styles crafted by Belgian Trappist monks, although they are not brewed within the confines of a monastery.
The original Leffe Blond is a smooth Belgian abbey-style beer with notes of banana, cloves, and vanilla, and it has won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 2017 World Beer Awards for the category of “World’s Best Belgian Style Blonde”.
The Leffe Blond 0.0 / Leffe Blonde 0.0 is the non-alcoholic version of the Leffe Blond, promising a strong malty backbone with the familiar notes of banana, cloves, and vanilla.
Leffe Blond 0.0 Review
Looks
Pouring into a glass, I can see a clear golden color with lots of fast-rising bubbles.
Leffe Blond 0.0 pours an impressive three-finger creamy foam head that was beautiful to watch. The foam head retains well, even leaving a lace on our lips as we drank (impressive for a non-alcoholic beer)!
Aroma
On the nose, the aroma is quite basic, with no strong and distinctive notes other than malts and some hints of banana.
It reminds me of a light, crushable beer that you would bring to the beach or to a picnic.
Taste
Similar to the aroma, the taste of Leffe Blond non-alcoholic beer centers around the strong grainy malts.
There is a heavy taste of wheat with medium malt sweetness, coriander, spice, banana, and a nice lingering trace of hop bitterness at the back of the mouth after each sip.
Mouthfeel
For a non-alcoholic beer, the body and mouthfeel feels full and smooth, like a traditional beer. The high carbonation also gives it a crisp and refreshing touch.
Customer Reviews
I went looking at other customer reviews on Tesco to see what they have to say about this beer, and overall Leffe Blond 0.0 has a 3.8-out-of-5-star rating on Tesco with more than 40 customer reviews.
The reviews are mixed, with some customers raving about the similarity to the original Leffe Blond and others thinking it tastes just ok.
Leffe Blond 0.0 Ingredients
Leffe Blond 0.0 is made from water, barley malt, maize, barley, sugar, hops, and natural aromas. Oh yes, the mysterious “natural aromas” that is often used by mass-produced beers.
Leffe Blond 0.0 Calories
Leffe Blond 0.0 has 132 calories and 32.4 grams of carbs per bottle, making it a rather high calorie non-alcoholic beer.
Check out our other recommendations if you’re looking for a low-calorie non-alcoholic beer or a non-alcoholic beer that is suitable for diabetics.
| Avg Quantity Per Serving (330ml) | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 32.4g |
| Protein | 3.7g |
| Fat | 0g |
Final Verdict Of Our Leffe Blond 0.0 Review
We really enjoyed drinking Leffe Blond 0.0, and were left impressed by the foam head and mouthfeel.
Even though the beer leans heavy on the malts, there were enough notes of spice and banana to give it a more complex flavor profile than many mass-produced non-alcoholic beers.
For a brewery owned by a conglomerate, Leffe Blond 0.0 has surpassed our expectations. It’s definitely on our recommended beer list.
Great For:
- Those who love Belgian blonde beers and are looking for a non-alcoholic alternative
Not Recommended For:
- If you are avoiding ingredients like “natural aromas”
Where to Buy Leffe Blond 0.0
Customers in the United Kingdom can purchase Leffe Blond 0.0 from Dry Drinker. It’s available in 8-packs and 12-packs. We love Dry Drinker’s next day doorstep delivery for convenience.
Other Leffe Blond 0.0 FAQs
Is Leffe Blond 0.0 gluten free?
No, Leffe Blond 0.0 is not gluten free and therefore not suitable for those with gluten intolerance. Check out our Ultimate Guide To Gluten-Free Non-Alcoholic Beer for more gluten-friendly non-alcoholic beer recommendations.
Is Leffe Blond 0.0 vegan?
Yes, Leffe Blond 0.0 is vegan friendly. If you’re looking for more vegan non-alcoholic beers, check out our recommended vegan-friendly beers here.
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A delicious mouthfeel and body with an impressive foam head. The use of natural aromas is unfortunate.