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Blanche de Charlevoix

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Wheat protein leaves the beer hazy and lends a soft, light acidity that reads as fresh lemon. Citrus peel and chamomile lead the nose, with a floral note behind them and a bready malt sweetness held in check by the spice addition. Bitterness is minimal, the carbonation lively, and the finish short and clean. Brewed since 2003.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
citrusybreadyclean
citrusy
bready
clean
floral
spicy
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus peel and chamomile, supported by a delicate floral character that lingers beneath.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blanche de Charlevoix

◎ Appearance

A pale, hazy gold with a fine white head that persists gracefully. The haziness derives from wheat protein, creating a soft, approachable cloudiness rather than opacity. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout the glass, contributing to the beer's fresh, animated character.

pale goldhazyfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus peel and chamomile, supported by a delicate floral character that lingers beneath. Bready malt sweetness threads through the background, grounded by spice additions that prevent any cloying impression. The overall effect is herbaceous and inviting, with the wheat lending a soft, grain-forward undertone.

citrus peelchamomilefloralbready maltherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, light acidity that reads as fresh lemon, supported by the wheat's characteristic gentleness. Mid-palate reveals bready malt sweetness balanced by restrained spice and herbal notes. Bitterness remains minimal at 12 IBU, allowing the beer's delicate flavours to emerge without obstruction.

fresh lemon aciditybreadyspicedminimal bitternesscrisp wheat

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading quickly without residual sweetness or harsh aftertaste. A refreshing quality lingers briefly, inviting another sip.

shortcleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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