Unibroue Blanche de Chambly

**Aroma:** “Strong wheaty aroma, faint malty sweetness, backed up with hints of candied orange peel, lemon, black pepper, coriander, and bananas. Yeast aroma suggests wit more than tripel?” **Flavor:** “We are in the wit zone! Solid blend of coriander and orange, with some good spicy phenols and a pleasantly dry finish. The orange also moderates the malty sweetness. Very similar taste to the aroma: citrus, bananas, cloves, black pepper, and even a touch of pineapple. High carbonation helps to provide a cleansing finish. Alcohol presence is fruity, but otherwise well hidden. Spicy hops flavor is subtle.” **Overall:** “This is an outstanding tripel that veers toward the flavors of a wit. All of the elements are there, and they work harmoniously—it’s very nicely done. Makes me want to eat some mussels. Nice spice and fruit note with good supporting malt and bitterness and a crisp carbonation level.”

**Aroma:** “Nice balance of spice and herbal notes with sweet citrus and wheat character. Floral notes of jasmine and rose petals. Hints of herbal notes and spicy black pepper. Slightly medicinal phenolic character. Big coriander aroma, some spice, but not much else.” **Flavor:** “Complex spice and herbal notes. Coriander and pepper balance with orange peel and citrus. Creaminess and light but earthy sweetness come through from the wheat. A bit of a plastic phenolic aftertaste. Light citrus. Very crisp yet creamy mouthfeel. Dry finish.” **Overall:** “A good example of a wit, with nice acidity and sweetness. Easy to drink and refreshing. Well balanced, though the phenols border on unpleasant.”

**Aroma:** “Notes of pepper and citrus. Malt sweetness and citrus are apparent. Bright fruitiness of raspberry and sour cherry. Pepper and spices are present but not overpowering. Pineapple and biscuits.” **Flavor:** “Citrus orange sweetness and a slightly herbal character along with spicy pepper notes. Lots of yeast character. Fruity citrus and apples with light grapefruit. Finishes somewhat bitter with moderate sweetness. Bitterness and sweet orange peel fighting through to the end.” **Overall:** “Good balance of fruit sweetness with spices. Stronger bitterness than some examples. Complex fruit character. Good yeast esters and hop bitterness, but the orange peel makes for an odd finish.”