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Boréale Blanche

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2013
World Beer Championships
Wheat Ale
★Gold — World Beer Championships (Wheat Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderorangewheat
coriander
orange
wheat
spicy
tart
citrusy
Aroma
Orange peel and coriander dominate the nose, striking an immediate balance between citrus brightness and herbal spice.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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