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Blanche

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A fruity, sweet and spicy white beer, infused with coriander, orange zest and ginger. It is a Belgian white style brewed in collaboration with Mala Gissona Brewery, the brewery's friends in San Sebastián, Spain. The brewery's own wording for the style is Belgium White. It is sold in bottles at 5.3 %.

ABV
5.3%
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
corianderfruityspicy
coriander
fruity
spicy
orange
wheat
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—intertwined with warming spice from coriander and ginger.
also:clean,citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blanche

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a hazy, cloudy appearance typical of the witbier style. The head is generous and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation creates an animated, lively presentation.

pale straw yellowhazy, yeast-drivenpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—intertwined with warming spice from coriander and ginger. Beneath the botanicals lies a soft, wheaten malt base with subtle phenolic undertones from the yeast. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no aggressive hop character.

orange zestcoriander, ginger spicewheaten maltsoft phenolic notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the sweetness of unmalted wheat meeting the zesty orange and ginger immediately. Mid-palate develops a subtle spiced warmth without heat; bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the fruit and spice to dominate. The body is light and refreshing, with a creamy mouthfeel characteristic of the style.

sweet, fruity entryspiced warmthlow bitternesscreamy, light body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering notes of orange and a gentle warming from the ginger. The aftertaste is clean, leaving an impression of refreshment rather than heaviness.

dry finishcitrus lingeringwarming spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
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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