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Grisette Blanche

Brasserie St-Feuillien
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🌍 Belgium · Witbier · One of 77 Witbiers in hopIQ

Grisette is an old beer type of Hainaut that the brewery has kept alive for generations. The white version followed in 1999 and is certified organic. A Belgian wheat beer, it pours opaque and hazy under a creamy, compact head. The nose is pleasantly spiced, the body light and soft yet full-flavoured and full of contrast. Refermented in the bottle, it finishes smooth with little bitterness. Flavours of coriander, orange peel, lemon, wheat bread, clove and a faint floral note.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Gold · 2016
World Beer Awards
Belgian Style Witbier
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Belgian Style Witbier)
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.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Distinctive notes
coriander
hazy
spicy
orange
Hop character
floral
Fermentation & yeast
clove

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grisette Blanche

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a pale, opaque white with a natural haze from suspension of wheat and yeast particles. A creamy, compact head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing as it recedes. The low color (3 SRM) and cloudiness are characteristic of the witbier style and signal the unfiltered, bottle-conditioned nature of this beer.

pale whitehazy, unfilteredcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent spice notes of coriander and clove, complemented by fresh citrus—particularly orange peel and lemon zest. Beneath these top notes lies a soft, wheaten maltiness with a gentle floral undertone that adds complexity without overshadowing the herbals and citrus. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative character.

coriander, clovecitrus peelwheatenfloral accent

◐ Taste

The palate is light and soft, yet remarkably full-flavored with distinct layers of contrast. Coriander and orange peel dominate the entry and mid-palate, followed by subtle notes of wheat bread and a whisper of lemon. Bitterness is minimal (15 IBU), allowing the spice and citrus to shine without astringency, while the low alcohol (5.5%) keeps the beer refreshing and drinkable.

spiced, citrus-forwardsoft bodywheat breadlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and clean, with residual spice and citrus fading gently on the palate. Bottle conditioning lends a subtle creamy softness to the aftertaste, leaving no harsh drying sensation.

smooth, cleanspiced fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grisette Blanche

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 Grisette Blanche

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 coriander, hazy, wheat character as Grisette Blanche will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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