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Don de Dieu

Canada·Belgian-Style Imperial Wheat Ale
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Unibroue's Don de Dieu is a Belgian-style Imperial Wheat Ale brewed in Quebec that showcases a cloudy golden appearance with an aromatic profile dominated by Belgian yeast phenolics—think banana, clove, and subtle spice. The palate is deceptively smooth and creamy despite its 9% ABV, with notes of wheat bread, orange peel, and a whisper of coriander that give way to a dry, warming finish with mild alcohol notes.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananafruitywheat
banana
fruity
wheat
yeasty
coriander
clove
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic Belgian yeast phenolics—bright banana esters sit front and center, accompanied by warm clove and a delicate white pepper note.
also:spicy,orange,honey,bubblegum
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Don de Dieu

◎ Appearance

Don de Dieu presents a luminous golden hue with a soft, deliberate haze from suspended yeast that creates an inviting, rustic character. The head rises generous and fine, settling into a persistent collar with restrained lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

golden, hazyfine headyeast-suspended

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Belgian yeast phenolics—bright banana esters sit front and center, accompanied by warm clove and a delicate white pepper note. Beneath these sits a subtle breadlike maltiness with suggestions of orange peel and a whisper of coriander. The overall effect is aromatic and inviting, with no sharp hop bitterness intruding.

banana, cloveBelgian phenolicscitrus, spicewheat bread

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, with wheat bread character and a honeyed sweetness that belies the 9% alcohol. Mid-palate brings forward stone fruit and subtle coriander notes, while the body remains smooth and full without heaviness. The low bitterness allows the malt's rounded profile and yeast-derived esters to shine throughout.

creamy mouthfeelwheat, honeybanana, stone fruitlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish dries gradually and cleanly, with a gentle warming from the moderate alcohol and a lingering echo of clove and wheat. The aftertaste remains pleasant and balanced, fading to a soft sweetness rather than any harsh edge.

dry, warmingclove, wheat fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian-Style Imperial Wheat Ale

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What is a Belgian-Style Imperial Wheat Ale?

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