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Blanche des Cimes

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A Belgian-style wheat beer from 2024, brewed at low strength with orange, lemon and lime zest and hopped with Amarillo and Citra. The Belgian yeast supplies the spice, clove and pepper alongside coriander seed, while the zest and the American hops lay a fresher citrus note across it. The body is light, the carbonation lively and the finish short and faintly tart, which keeps the spice from settling in.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyspicy
wheat
citrusy
spicy
orange
coriander
clove
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—fresh orange zest and lemon—layered beneath distinctive spice from the Belgian yeast: clove, white pepper, and a hint of coriander seed.
also:tart,clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blanche des Cimes

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a bright, white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Vigorous carbonation creates a continuous stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale strawcrisp white headlively carbonationbrilliant clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—fresh orange zest and lemon—layered beneath distinctive spice from the Belgian yeast: clove, white pepper, and a hint of coriander seed. The Amarillo and Citra hops add a clean, herbal citrus accent that prevents the spice from becoming heavy or medicinal.

orange zestclove and pepperfresh citrus hopscoriander

◐ Taste

The palate is light and refreshing, with wheat providing a soft, grainy foundation. Citrus and coriander move across the mid-palate in tandem, while a gentle tartness emerges alongside the yeast-derived spice, creating a balanced interplay rather than dominance by any single element. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, offering structure without harshness.

wheat-forwardcitrus and spice in balancelightly tartcrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the tart character lingering just long enough to refresh the palate. Spice notes fade quickly, leaving no heavy aftertaste, which makes this beer particularly easy to return to.

short and dryclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
84
Finish
72
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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