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Silly Blanche

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Cloudy white beer at 5% ABV: coriander comes through first, followed by subtle citrus touches of dried orange peel. Brewed with malt, wheat and Hallertau hops. It began in 1990 as Titje, created by brewing engineer Jean-Paul Van der Haegen, a fifth-generation brewer, and now goes by Blanche de Silly.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
corianderwheatorange
coriander
wheat
orange
citrusy
spicy
clean
Aroma
Coriander dominates the nose, presenting a bright, herbaceous spice that sets the tone immediately.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silly Blanche

◎ Appearance

Pale straw with a pronounced haze from suspended yeast, creating an opaque, milky white appearance characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and holds with good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. Moderate carbonation is evident in the gentle rise of bubbles through the cloudy body.

cloudy whitecreamy headfine lacingpale straw

◌ Aroma

Coriander dominates the nose, presenting a bright, herbaceous spice that sets the tone immediately. Beneath this lies a subtle citrus character reminiscent of dried orange peel, supported by soft wheat notes and a gentle floral undercurrent from the Hallertau hops. The overall impression is aromatic yet restrained, with no harsh alcohol burn.

coriander-forwarddried orange peelsoft wheatherbal spice

◐ Taste

Coriander spice carries through onto the palate with the same clarity as on the nose, accompanied by a light, crisp wheat character that prevents the beer from becoming heavy. Subtle citrus notes emerge in the mid-palate, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) remains largely recessed, allowing the spice and grain to remain the primary focal points. The finish is clean and refreshing without any astringency.

crisp wheatlow bitternessbright spiceclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying quickly with a lingering whisper of coriander and wheat. The aftertaste remains pleasant and thirst-quenching, inviting another sip without any bitter or harsh notes.

short finishthirst-quenchingdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
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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