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Cadet Blanche

Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte
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🌍 Belgium · Witbier · One of 64 Witbiers in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Distinctive notes
coriander
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cadet Blanche

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cadet Blanche

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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

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