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Blanche de Bruxelles

Lefebvre Brewery
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🌍 Belgium · Witbier · One of 66 Witbiers in hopIQ

Blanche de Bruxelles is a traditional Belgian white ale brewed with wheat, oats, and spices, offering a cloudy appearance and refreshing character. This classic witbier combines citrus and herbal notes with a smooth, creamy texture that makes it highly drinkable.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
spicy
coriander

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blanche de Bruxelles

◎ Appearance

Blanche de Bruxelles presents a distinctly hazy, pale straw appearance that is characteristic of traditional witbiers. A thick, creamy white head forms and persists beautifully, crowned by fine, effervescent carbonation that creates a visually inviting presentation.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and orange peel notes, complemented by distinctive coriander spice and subtle herbal undertones. Belgian yeast character adds a soft floral quality, creating a complex yet refreshing aromatic profile that is quintessentially witbier.

orange peelcoriandercitrusfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, light citrus entry balanced by wheat grain sweetness and subtle herbal spice from coriander. The mid-palate remains creamy and refreshing with minimal bitterness (13 IBU), allowing the wheat and yeast character to shine through without overwhelming the senses.

smoothcitruslightwheat

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with a gentle herbal fade, leaving behind a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip. The low bitterness ensures the finish remains approachable and highly drinkable.

cleancrisprefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blanche de Bruxelles

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Blanche de Bruxelles

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, refreshing, herbal character as Blanche de Bruxelles will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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