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Stella Artois Blanche

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🌍 Belgium · Pale Lager · One of 62 Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Stella Artois Blanche is a lager with a small share of wheat, developed in Argentina together with the global brand team and first launched there in 2022. The wheat plays only a supporting role and adds a light tartness, while fresh coriander and Mandarina Bavaria hops shape the aroma. It pours golden and faintly veiled under a creamy, lasting head. The nose shows tangerine, orange peel and a peppery, herbal coriander note; the palate is light and soft, with gentle bitterness and a refreshing citrus finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Mildly bitter and crisp.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
herbal
Distinctive notes
coriander
spicy
Fermentation & yeast
tartclean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stella Artois Blanche

◎ Appearance

Pours a brilliant golden hue with a faintly veiled, hazy quality that adds visual interest. The head is notably creamy and persistent, sitting proudly atop the glass with excellent retention. Carbonation appears well-balanced, visible as fine, steady bubbles throughout the body.

goldencreamy headfaintly hazywell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes, with tangerine and orange peel leading the charge. Fresh coriander brings a distinctive peppery, herbal character that distinguishes this lager from its peers. The Mandarina Bavaria hops contribute a subtle spice that complements rather than overwhelms the overall aromatic profile.

tangerinecorianderorange peelherbal-spicy

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and soft with gentle wheat tartness that never becomes harsh or astringent. Mid-palate reveals restrained bitterness paired with citrus notes that mirror the nose. The body remains lean and approachable, allowing the coriander spice and citrus character to shine without heaviness.

citrusylight-bodiedgently bittersoft tart

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing with a clean citrus fade that's characteristic of the style. A subtle peppery warmth from the coriander lingers briefly before fading into a satisfying, dry conclusion.

crisprefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stella Artois Blanche

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stella Artois Blanche

About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Pale Lager

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

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