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Colomba

Brasserie Pietra
France·Witbier
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An unpasteurized white beer perfumed with Corsican maquis herbs — strawberry tree (arbousier), myrtle, cistus, and juniper — infused directly in the hopping vat. Light, naturally cloudy, with floral and herbal aromas that evoke the Corsican scrubland. One of the most distinctive terroir beers in France.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralherbalfruity
floral
herbal
fruity
wheat
hoppy
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright floral and herbal character dominated by notes of strawberry tree and myrtle.
also:yeasty,berry
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Colomba

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a hazy, naturally cloudy body that catches light with a soft, diffuse glow. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Fine carbonation creates a gentle prickle on the palate, typical of unpasteurized craft witbiers.

pale strawnaturally hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright floral and herbal character dominated by notes of strawberry tree and myrtle. Cistus and juniper provide a crisp, scrubland-like backbone, while wheat contributes a soft bready undertone. These Corsican maquis botanicals create a highly distinctive aromatic profile that speaks clearly of terroir.

Corsican herbsstrawberry treefloral, herbal blend

◐ Taste

The palate is light and crisp, delivering immediate herbal and floral impact from the maquis infusion. Wheat provides a silky mouthfeel with subtle sweetness, while juniper and cistus add a dry, slightly resinous edge. Minimal bitterness (15 IBU) allows the botanical complexity to shine without astringency.

herbal-forwardlight, crispdry finish

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with lingering herbal and floral notes that fade to a dry, mineral-like aftertaste. The unpasteurized yeast character adds a subtle complexity that resolves quickly, leaving the palate fresh and ready for another sip.

dryherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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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