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hopIQ take
Blanche de Bruxelles if you want bright, citrus-forward clarity,
Fiddlehead White if you want rounded grain sweetness.
Both sit at identical ABV and IBU, so the split is really about yeast character and grain bill philosophy. Lefebvre leans Belgian—peppery, snappy finish. Fiddlehead goes American—softer, more approachable. Neither dominates; it's about mood.
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Where they separate
Body
Δ 5
Sweetness
Δ 7
Situations
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Tasting notes
Blanche de Bruxelles
Blanche de Bruxelles hits you with this immediate orange zest and coriander snap that feels alive on your tongue. The wheat base is there but doesn't announce itself—it's a supporting player to those spice notes. Finishes dry and almost herbal, like there's a subtle white pepper lingering. It's the kind of beer that makes you sit up straighter.
Fiddlehead White
Fiddlehead White rolls in softer, with sweet grain and a hint of banana from the yeast doing its thing. There's coriander here too, but it plays nice instead of commanding attention. The body feels slightly fuller even at the same ABV, which makes it feel more like a hug than a wake-up call. Finishes clean but less crisp than its Belgian counterpart.
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