Brasseurs du Nord Boréale Blanche Witbier at 4.2% ABV (C$2.50 at Epicerie J.A. Moisan, 473 ml, best before 22-Oct-2015)
Appearance: hazy straw with a short frothy white head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: citrus zest, ginger, coriander, wheat, bready yeast. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter, moderate peppery spice. (6/10) Palate: light body, lively to moderate carbonation, zesty peppery finish. (3/5)
I don’t think I’ve ever had a witbier quite like this before – it’s distinctly gingery in addition to the normal coriander, giving it a not-unwelcome peppery bite. Decently light and crisp, but the spices don’t feel integrated all that well. Good, but not great. (12/20)
My 195th from the 2010 Edition (183rd from the 2013 edition), and 205th combining both editions.
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