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Brasserie du Mont Blanc La Blanche if you want Alpine mineral brightness,
Simba Wit if you want creamy wheat softness.
Both sit at identical 5% ABV and 15 IBU, so the difference lives in terroir and grain bill choices rather than alcohol bite or bitterness. La Blanche has that crisp mountain-water character—it's austere in the best way. Simba Wit rounds softer, almost pillowy on the palate, like it's been sitting in a warmer climate.
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Sweetness
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Tasting notes
Brasserie du Mont Blanc La Blanche
La Blanche hits you with immediate citrus snap—lemon zest and a whisper of coriander—then pulls back into something mineral and clean. There's barely any sweetness; the wheat backbone stays dry and almost chalky. It's the kind of witbier that makes you feel like you're drinking something fresh and purposeful rather than indulgent. The finish is crisp and brief, leaving your mouth ready for the next sip.
Simba Wit
Simba Wit feels heavier in your mouth despite the same ABV—that creamy mouthfeel comes from the wheat and spice integration. Orange peel and a touch of banana yeast character, but they're softer, almost blended together. It's less about brightness and more about comfort; the beer wraps around your palate instead of cutting through it. You taste the oats or adjuncts working here, making it almost dessert-like without being sweet.
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