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Harboe Blanc

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A Witbier from Harboe, named Folkets Blanc and described as brewed to bring people together. The slogan echoes the company's own motto, brewing people together, which the Harboe family has followed for six generations since the first barrels left Skælskør by horse and cart in 1883.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcleancoriander
wheat
clean
coriander
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat notes and a subtle spice character driven by coriander and a hint of citrus zest.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harboe Blanc

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is visibly active, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the drinking experience. Light transmission reveals the beer's translucent, luminous character typical of the witbier style.

pale straw yellowbright clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat notes and a subtle spice character driven by coriander and a hint of citrus zest. A light, clean malt backdrop supports the aromatic profile without dominating, while gentle phenolic notes from the yeast add complexity without sharpness. The overall impression is inviting and refreshing, with no aggressive alcohol warmth.

wheat, coriandercitrus zestclean maltsoft spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and approachable, with wheat grain sweetness balanced by restrained spice—coriander and a whisper of orange peel—across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains subtle at 15 IBU, allowing the grain and herb character to shine without astringency. The mouthfeel is light and refreshing, with a clean finish that invites the next sip.

wheat sweetnesscoriander spicelight bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with wheat and a faint citrus note lingering briefly on the palate. No residual sweetness or harshness remains, leaving a dry, refreshed mouth ready for another pour.

clean, drywheat echo
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
70
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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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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