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Leffe Blanche

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Leffe Blanche is unfiltered and slightly cloudy, with fresh notes of citrus from orange peel and spice from coriander seeds. Fruity on the nose and spicy through the coriander, it comes across as balanced. 5.7% ABV. It belongs to the range of the abbey of Notre-Dame de Leffe, founded in 1152. Served at 5 °C.

ABV
5.7%
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
corianderspicycitrusy
coriander
spicy
citrusy
fruity
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright orange peel and fresh citrus notes, layered beneath warm spice from coriander seeds.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Blanche

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow hue with a distinctly hazy, unfiltered character from yeast in suspension. A dense, pillowy white head forms and persists with fine lacing around the glass. Gentle carbonation yields a soft, creamy visual presentation characteristic of the style.

pale yellowunfiltered, cloudypersistent white headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright orange peel and fresh citrus notes, layered beneath warm spice from coriander seeds. A subtle fruity undertone emerges—stone fruit and light banana from the yeast—while wheat grain adds a gentle cereal foundation. The aromatics remain inviting and balanced, neither aggressive nor faint.

orange peelcoriander spicefruity esterswheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus and coriander dominating the mid-palate in equal measure. The coriander delivers a peppery warmth that evolves into light spice, while the orange contributes a gentle zest. Residual wheat sweetness provides body without heaviness; bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing aromatics to shape the flavor arc.

coriander-forwardcitrus zestlight spicecrisp, clean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, with coriander and citrus fading into a clean wheat note. A mild, refreshing aftertaste persists without lingering bitterness.

dry, quick finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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