La Salamandre
Floral and spicy on the nose with a light yeast note, the Salamandre turns creamy on the palate with a hint of acidity. The finish is only lightly bitter yet racy, with bitter orange peel and a discreet hopping. Brewed with wheat and barley malts, this 5.5% wheat beer is the original BFM, from the Swiss Jura brewery founded by Jérôme Rebetez.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for La Salamandre
Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.
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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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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