The beach in early summer, clear blue sky, scattered clouds, light breeze. Marram grass sways, the sun stings softly. Sheltered in a dune hollow, an occasional sip of this fresh blond. Grutte Pier Blond, from a young brewery named after the notorious Frisian freedom fighter from the 16th century. Started in Leeuwarden, now moved to a tasting room in Bartlehiem, converted shipyard on the Dokkumer Ee, near the small but famous 'Eleven cities tour' bridge.^e eeuw. Begonnen in Leeuwarden, nu verhuisd naar een proeflokaal in Bartlehiem, verbouwde scheepswerf aan de Dokkumer Ee, vlakbij het beroemde ‘Elfstedentocht’ bruggetje.

Friendly in alcohol, 4.5%, and flavour. Orange, hint of acidity, tingle of carbonation on the palate, some malt. A 'summer IPA', but less bitter. Ideal for a picnic in the dunes, with a Brie sandwich and orange-honey sauce. een broodje Brie en sinaasappel-honingsaus.