Boréale Blanche
Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.

Boréale BlancheBoréale Blanche
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From:
Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Witbier
Ranked #265
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
76
Ranked #27,334
Avg:
3.26 | pDev: 14.42%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
79
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 27, 2023
Added:
Oct 16, 2004
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  19
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Ratings by fostachild:
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Rated by fostachild from Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -8%

Aug 23, 2014
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Reviewed by malrubius from Vermont

2.75/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
On tap at Sacrifice Quebec. Pale gold slight hazy with head. Mild spicy coriander and orange with way too much diacetyl. Sweet orange and butterscotch with mild spicy sweet butterscotch finish. Medium body slick. Meh.
May 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.27 by Bitburger from Vermont

Feb 14, 2022
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Reviewed by Bluecrow from New York

3.53/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
-hazy pale bottle pour with a light foam cap and lightly herbaceous nose with a touch of lemon. The flavor is lemony, but slight. This is a light-bodied Blanche without strong flavor.
Mar 04, 2020
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.4/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The appearance was a slight yellow pale semi-cloudy color with a small quickly dissipating cap of a head. Barely any lace.
The aroma had some sweet Belgian wheaty/yeasty whiffs rolling into some stoned earthy spice. Subtle grassiness and banana on the back end.
The flavor leaned into a sweet blend of all of the prior mentioned aromas and had that earthy spice flowing in underneath. Wheaty aftertaste with some Belgian influence.
The mouthfeel was about medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Good carbonation. Crisp wheaty Belgian sweet finish.
Overall, seems to be lacking in some aspects of a great witbier. Me, only again if fresher.
Jul 22, 2019
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Reviewed by TheBierdimpfe from Canada (QC)

3.13/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Medium: Capped.
Opacity: Slightly cloudy with some yeast detritus.
Color: Dark straw with low activity.
Head: Foamy and slightly creamy.
Legs: Average, okay swirl reaction.
Smell: Coriander/Oatmeal.
Taste: Wheat/Lemon/Spices.
Feel: Cereal/Peppery/Caramel.
Body: Full slick and light oily.
Carbonation: Moderate, quite dull.
Overall: A bit overly heavy. Not a good malt combo. Average quality.

Visual 6/10 - Flavors 5.5/10 - Sensations 4.5/10 - Balance 6/10 -
Freshness 6.5/10 - Intensity 5/10 - Complexity 5.5/10 - Appreciation 5/10
Jan 24, 2019
 
Rated: 2.72 by Simon212 from Canada (ON)

Nov 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.44 by MacStinson from Michigan

Oct 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.62 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Nov 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.48 by oliviervandal from Canada (QC)

Sep 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.54 by Mack from Canada (QC)

Jul 18, 2017
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Reviewed by Borbly from Canada ()

3.43/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours to yield a cloudy, pale yellow/straw-like body with a decent amount of soapy white head that quickly dissipates to a film. The aroma is heavily spiced with cardamom, cumin, and some masala, followed by a lemony tone supported by heavy wheat malt. The taste has a continued odd Indian style spiciness, with a light tartness and moderately malty body following suit. The oats here add a superb creamy and velvety texture to the beer. Overall it is very different and not something I would immediately spring for, but it is definitely something that I am glad to have tried, and I commend this brewery for there attempts to experiment so much here.
Dec 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Hayley_86 from Netherlands

Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 2.87 by Dazka from Italy

Aug 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Boto from Connecticut

3.54/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Draught: This one pours an opaque light golden color. There was a thin white head that left some lacing. The nose is good. Wheat, coriander, lemon and a light spice. The taste is good. Wheat, a bit malty, some lemon and spices.
Jul 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.63 by Boo-urns from Canada (ON)

Jul 16, 2016
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Reviewed by DaveBar from Canada (ON)

3.37/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Purchased as part of a mixed 12pk for $15.00 plus deposit and taxes. Served at 4deg C in a draught glass.

A- Opens well and pours a 2" high white head that lasts for 4-5mins before film out. Light translucent gold colour and unfiltered

S- Metallic. Lemon

T- Yeasty good. Touch metallic. Has an artificial edge to it. Not a very good blend. Has a lemon flavor instead of the coriander I was expecting.

M- Dry and tart

O- Not best blend but it's ok. Will not seek it out but will drink it if nothing else is around

Food Pairing

This ok brew went ok with........ Salty crackers. Just to bite through the metallic taste.

Enjoy
Apr 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by theDuck from Canada (QC)

Nov 25, 2015
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Reviewed by CanadianBacon from Canada (QC)

2.91/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Appearance - Poured from a 341 ml bottle into a 16 oz bar glass. 2 fingers white head, murky straw color. some sediment, I believe this beer is bottle conditioned but it may just be because its sat in my fridge for 6 weeks. its supposed to be fresh until the middle of december though.

Aroma - Cereal grain, wheat, lemon, orange peel, honey.

Taste - peppery spice, wheat zest, some citrus in the background.

Feel - This one has a light watery body, carbonation is on point but not overbearing.

Overall - On a nice summer day if someone offered me this or an AAL I would take this. Will I buy it again though probably not. It just doesnt stack up to other witbiers of the same price point, I mean for this money Ill get a 6 pack of blanche de Chambly and its fantastic.
Nov 11, 2015
 
Rated: 2.92 by mendvicdog from Maryland

Aug 19, 2015
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