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Roman Blanche

Brouwerij Roman
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🌍 Belgium · Witbier · One of 77 Witbiers in hopIQ

Roman Blanche is the unfiltered wheat beer of the Roman Range. It arrived in 1993 as Mater Witbier, named after the village where the brewery stands. It pours cloudy. Citrus peel and coriander open the nose, joined by a soft, bready wheat note. The palate is fresh and lightly tart, with lemon and a gentle spice from the coriander, and the finish carries a delicate bitterness that keeps it light and thirst-quenching.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roman Blanche

◎ Appearance

Roman Blanche presents a pale, hazy golden pour characteristic of an unfiltered Witbier. The cloudiness derives from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. A fine, delicate head forms and dissipates steadily, leaving minimal lacing.

pale goldhazy from yeastfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus peel—predominantly lemon zest—layered with herbal coriander spice. Beneath these signature wheat beer aromatics sits a soft, rounded bready note from the wheat and Malz base, grounding the composition without heaviness.

citrus peelcoriandersoft wheat bread

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and lightly tart on entry, with lemon notes mirroring the nose. Mid-palate reveals gentle coriander spice and a subtle wheat sweetness, before a refined, restrained bitterness emerges in the finish—enough to cleanse without dominating, creating a dry, refreshing conclusion.

bright aciditygentle spicelight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with the delicate bitterness lingering briefly as the beer fades to a dry, thirst-quenching aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering sweetness remain.

drythirst-quenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Roman 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 Roman 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 wheat, citrusy, coriander character as Roman Blanche will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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