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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Blanche if you want a lighter, crisper witbier that feels almost tea-like;
Harpoon UFO White if you want a touch more body and presence.
Both sit at a similar low IBU, so bitterness isn't the differentiator—it's texture and mouthfeel. The ABV gap is small but noticeable at this delicate scale. Pick based on whether you're after restraint or roundness.
At a glance
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Beer DNA
Body
Δ 10
Sweetness
Δ 0
Bitterness
Situations
In words
Blanche
Blanche drinks like it's barely there in the best way. The 4.5% ABV feels intentional—this beer gets out of its own way and lets the wheat and coriander whisper rather than shout. There's a dry, almost mineral finish that reminds me of biting into a lemon peel. It's the kind of witbier you drink three of and don't feel weighed down.
Harpoon UFO White
UFO White has a noticeably fuller mouthfeel for just 0.3% more ABV—Harpoon seems to have built more body into the grain bill. The spice is warmer, less citric than Blanche. It sits on your palate a beat longer, which some people love and others find unnecessary in a witbier. Still crushable, but with a backbone.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 19 vs 19 · Δ 0
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 1
Only Blanche
Shared character
Only Harpoon UFO White