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Cadet Blanche

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Cadet Blanche is a Belgian witbier from Vichte, brewed from barley and unmalted wheat and spiced in the classic manner with coriander and orange peel. It pours a bright, hazy pale yellow under a fluffy white head. The nose brings citrus zest, coriander and a light bready wheat note, over a soft yeast character. The palate is fresh and lightly creamy, with wheaty grain, orange and lemon, and a whisper of spice; the finish is dry, brisk and refreshing.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
corianderwheatcitrusy
coriander
wheat
citrusy
orange
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with zesty citrus—bright orange and lemon peel—over a pronounced coriander spice that defines the character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cadet Blanche

◎ Appearance

Cadet Blanche presents a bright pale yellow hue with notable haze from suspended yeast and wheat proteins. A fluffy white head rises generously on the pour and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively yet controlled, creating a gently effervescent visual presence.

pale yellow, hazyfluffy white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with zesty citrus—bright orange and lemon peel—over a pronounced coriander spice that defines the character. A soft, bready wheat note emerges beneath, supported by the gentle yeast character typical of the style. The overall effect is fresh and inviting, with no sharp edges.

citrus zestcoriander spicebready wheatsoft yeast

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and lightly creamy, with wheaty grain forming the foundation and orange and lemon providing bright counterpoint. A whisper of coriander spice threads through the mid-palate without dominating. The finish turns dry and brisk, with the wheat and citrus retreating sharply to leave a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

wheaty, creamyorange, lemondry, crisp

◑ Finish

Short to medium in length, the finish is decidedly dry and brisk. The citrus and spice fade quickly, leaving a clean, refreshing sensation on the palate.

dry, briskrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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About Witbier

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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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