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La Degustator Marius Edition

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Wild strawberry notes from Barbe Rouge hops, an exotic touch from the spices and a delicate citrus bitterness brought out by orange-blossom honey. This wheat beer from BFM's Degustator series uses Sardinian orange-blossom honey, added at bottle conditioning. It has 4.6% ABV and comes in 37.5 cl bottles.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatberryhoney
wheat
berry
honey
citrusy
orange
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh wheat grain and bright strawberry notes from the Barbe Rouge hops, followed by a sophisticated floral character from orange-blossom honey.
also:floral,clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Degustator Marius Edition

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a soft mousse that subsides gradually. Light catches the beer clearly, revealing its translucent, luminous quality.

pale straw yellowcrisp white headfine carbonationtranslucent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh wheat grain and bright strawberry notes from the Barbe Rouge hops, followed by a sophisticated floral character from orange-blossom honey. Subtle spice notes emerge on closer inspection, adding complexity without overwhelming. Citrus undertones weave through the profile, contributing a clean, inviting character.

wild strawberryorange blossomwheat graindelicate spicefloral honey

◐ Taste

The palate leads with soft wheat malt and red berry sweetness, balanced by gentle honey roundness from the conditioning process. A delicate citrus bitterness builds mid-palate, offering structure without harshness, while subtle spice notes accent the finish. The beer maintains refreshing acidity and achieves good clarity of flavor despite its restrained 18 IBU.

honey sweetnesscitrus bitternessberry fruitwheat bodyspiced warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with honey and citrus notes lingering gently on the palate. A whisper of floral character persists, leaving the mouth refreshed without drying.

clean departurehoney faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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