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Boréale Blanche

Les Brasseurs du Nord
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🌍 Canada · Witbier · One of 58 Witbiers in hopIQ

A Belgian-style wheat beer from 2004, brewed with oats and spiced with orange peel, coriander and ginger. It is unfiltered and turns hazy pale gold once the yeast is roused; the texture is soft and the carbonation lively. Orange zest and coriander lead the aroma, with ginger and a cardamom-like warmth behind them and a light lemon tartness in the finish. The bitterness stays low throughout.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Gold · 2013
World Beer Championships
Wheat Ale
Gold — World Beer Championships (Wheat Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
coriander
orange
hazy
spicy
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boréale Blanche

Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, a direct result of the unfiltered, yeast-in-suspension character typical of the style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Lively carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldunfilteredfine lacinglively carbonation

Aroma

Orange peel and coriander dominate the nose, striking an immediate balance between citrus brightness and herbal spice. Ginger and cardamom warmth emerge in the mid-layer, while a subtle lemon tartness and gentle yeast character round out the profile. The spicing is restrained and harmonious, never overwhelming.

orange peelcoriandergingercitrus tartness

Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt and a gentle spiced complexity that unfolds gradually across the tongue. Coriander and orange dominate the mid-palate, supported by a whisper of ginger warmth and oat-derived smoothness. Bitterness remains subdued at 18 IBU, allowing the spice and citrus notes to take center stage without astringency.

smooth wheatspicedlow bitternesscitrus-forward

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with a lingering lemon tartness and a faint cardamom echo that persists pleasantly on the palate. The departure is clean and refreshing, leaving no harsh residue.

dry finishcrisplemony aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boréale Blanche

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boréale Blanche

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coriander, orange, hazy character as Boréale Blanche will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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