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1664 Blanc

Brasseries Kronenbourg
France·Witbier
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Kronenbourg's premium wheat beer — a fresh, fruity witbier with hints of citrus and coriander spices, brewed with Strisselspalt hops indigenous to Alsace. Pours hazy pale yellow with a dense white head. Presented in an iconic blue bottle. 259,000+ Untappd ratings globally. France's most internationally recognized craft-style beer.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatfruitycoriander
wheat
fruity
coriander
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat grain character and bright citrus notes—particularly lemon and orange peel—balanced by gentle herbal coriander spice.
also:yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1664 Blanc

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze from suspended wheat proteins and yeast, characteristic of the witbier style. A dense, creamy white head forms and maintains robust lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, lively visual presence.

pale goldenhazydense white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat grain character and bright citrus notes—particularly lemon and orange peel—balanced by gentle herbal coriander spice. A subtle yeasty undertone adds complexity without dominating. The Strisselspalt hops contribute a refined, floral sweetness rather than any aggressive hop intensity.

wheat graincitrus peelcoriander spicesubtle yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a clean, grainy wheat sweetness that builds into fruity and citrus flavors mid-palate. Coriander and other noble spices provide gentle herbal complexity without harshness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the beer's refreshing, crisp character to dominate over any sharp finish.

wheat sweetnesscitrusherbal spicelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and light grain notes that fade quickly. A pleasant, refreshing aftertaste leaves the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

cleandryrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

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About Witbier

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What is a Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

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