Leffe Blonde is a classic Abbey beer with smooth & well balanced fruity, warming flavours. The beer has hints of quince, gooseberry, bitter cherry & apple flavours together with hints of cloves, nutmeg & allspice. Originally brewed by monks near Dinant, Belgium, Leffe Blonde continues to be brewed to the traditional recipe created in 1240 in the monastery. Due to a licensing agreement dating back to the early 1950's Leffe brewing activities moved to the small Belgium university town of Leuven & the Abbey still receives royalties on sales. Leffe Blonde with its distinct heritage & appealing taste is without doubt the number one among Belgian Abbey beers. Gold Medal, 1998 Chicago Beer awards. Silver Medal, 1995 World Beer Championship. Bronze Medal, 1999 Australia International Beer awards.