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IPA Blanche

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A wheat beer hopped at IPA rates, on Quebec pilsner, pale and wheat malt with Mosaic and Sultana added late and again cold. Papaya, mango and pineapple sit at the front, with a green, herbal edge running underneath them. The wheat keeps the body soft and the head firm, while 48 IBU pushes a clean, drying bitterness through the back half. The finish is tropical and dry rather than sweet.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter48 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver Medal · 2021
World Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2013
Canadian Brewing Awards
Experimental Style
★Silver Medal — World Beer Awards
★Silver Medal — Canadian Brewing Awards (Experimental Style)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityherbal
tropical
fruity
herbal
hoppy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruit—papaya and mango—underscored by bright pineapple notes from the late Mosaic and Sultana additions.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA Blanche

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visual crispness that matches the beer's dry character. The color sits at the lighter end of the spectrum, allowing the wheat malt's delicate hue to dominate.

pale goldenclearfirm headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruit—papaya and mango—underscored by bright pineapple notes from the late Mosaic and Sultana additions. A subtle green and herbal edge cuts through the sweetness, keeping the bouquet fresh and balanced. The wheat malt provides a soft, grain-forward base that prevents the hops from becoming shrill.

tropical fruitpapaya, mangoherbal greenfresh grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the promised tropical fruit character, then transitions quickly into a clean, herbal bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The wheat malt contributes a soft, almost creamy texture that rounds the edges without adding sweetness. At 48 IBU, the bitterness is present and drying but never harsh, finishing with a crisp snap.

tropical entryherbal bitternesssoft wheat bodyclean drying

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with lingering tropical notes and a persistent herbal spice that fades cleanly. No residual sweetness remains; instead, the palate is left refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drytropical fadeherbal spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About White IPA

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What is a White IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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