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SUPER 8 Blanche

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Zesty orange and coriander give this naturally cloudy white beer a lively aroma and flavour, under a creamy head and with a fresh aftertaste. Haacht is generous with the herbs: freshly ground coriander and orange zest turn the 5.1% Blanche into a curious interpretation of a familiar style, in the SUPER 8 range.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderorangeherbal
coriander
orange
herbal
citrusy
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, fresh orange zest leading the charge, immediately followed by distinctive ground coriander that frames the profile without overwhelming.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SUPER 8 Blanche

◎ Appearance

A pale, naturally hazy golden-white body characteristic of the Witbier style, with a finely woven, creamy head that builds densely and clings to the glass with lasting retention. The cloudiness derives from suspended yeast and wheat protein, lending a soft, inviting opacity. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a gentle effervescence beneath the substantial foam.

pale golden-whitenaturally cloudycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, fresh orange zest leading the charge, immediately followed by distinctive ground coriander that frames the profile without overwhelming. Herbal notes weave through—recalling gentle spice and crushed grain—while a soft wheat undertone grounds the composition. The overall impression is lively and approachable, with no harsh or vegetal edges; the citrus and spice work in clean counterpoint.

orange zestground corianderherbal spicewheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with the orange and coriander stepping forward immediately on the palate. Mid-palate develops a subtle spicy warmth from the coriander and a whisper of white grain sweetness, balanced by restrained bitterness (15 IBU) that never dominates. The mouthfeel is clean and refreshing, with a soft wheaty body that feels natural rather than thick, allowing the spice and citrus to remain the focal point throughout.

citrus-forwardspiced palateclean wheatrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and dry, with the coriander and orange lingering as a zesty, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip. No cloying sweetness or harsh alcohol burn—the 5.1% ABV settles unobtrusively into a crisp, thirst-quenching conclusion.

dry finishlingering citrus-spicerefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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