Blanche De Chambly
Unibroue
- From:
- Unibroue
- Quebec, Canada
- Style:
- Witbier
Ranked #41 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #21,671 - Avg:
- 3.89 | pDev: 11.31%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1,125
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 31, 2025
- Added:
- Jun 29, 2001
- Wants:
- 149
- Gots:
- 420
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
The Blanche de Chambly label features the icon of the city where it is brewed: Fort Chambly. It was converted from a wooden barricade used for fighting against the Iroquois in the middle of the XVII century into a stone fortress to combat the British army at the beginning of the XVIII century.
With notes of dried orange peel and coriander seeds, this brew is a worthy representative of classic Belgian-style white wheat beers.
To date, it has won more than 34 international medals, including being named “The World’s Best White Beer" on numerous occasions. Unibroue is proud to brew the most popular white beer in Quebec.
With notes of dried orange peel and coriander seeds, this brew is a worthy representative of classic Belgian-style white wheat beers.
To date, it has won more than 34 international medals, including being named “The World’s Best White Beer" on numerous occasions. Unibroue is proud to brew the most popular white beer in Quebec.
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Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.35/5 rDev -13.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.35/5 rDev -13.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
RB transfer
Aug 14, 2025
Reviewed by bigpapasimon
4.31/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
While it kind of pales in comparison to higher ABV unibroues, still probably the cleanest and most tasteful Blanche brewed in Quebec. You could give it that virtue for the mere fact it doesn't have that fuckass blown out citrus undertone most blanches here do (I'm looking at you, Boreale). Anyways, very fun beer, lovely and simple.
Jun 12, 2025
Reviewed by buckthehog from Texas
3.91/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
34 international Medals? Holy Schnitker’s- pop the top on that mug.
Nose has some metallic notes, not in a bad way maybe more organic? Flavor is on point for the style but almost too restrained. Just a tad boring, even for such a classic.
May 23, 2025Nose has some metallic notes, not in a bad way maybe more organic? Flavor is on point for the style but almost too restrained. Just a tad boring, even for such a classic.
Reviewed by MadMadMike from France
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
33 cl winter-chilled bottle straight up in Toulouse, France.
While Unibroue is proud to brew the most popular white beer in Quebec, it’s kinda plain brown wrapper in the south of France. Not bad, no, it’s pretty good - but it ain’t, say, Allagash White by comparison.,
Dec 31, 2024While Unibroue is proud to brew the most popular white beer in Quebec, it’s kinda plain brown wrapper in the south of France. Not bad, no, it’s pretty good - but it ain’t, say, Allagash White by comparison.,
Reviewed by AndyMD from Florida
3.7/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.7/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
This brew showcases a clear straw-colored body capped with a thick, frothy head that holds up nicely. On the nose, it delivers a gentle spicy aroma interwoven with subtle citrus undertones, inviting but not overpowering. The flavor profile leans towards a refreshing, well-rounded balance, though it doesn’t quite push the envelope in terms of complexity. Its smooth texture makes it a versatile choice, pairing admirably with white fish, crisp salads, or creamy goat cheese. While its multiple awards are a testament to its broad appeal, it’s a beer that shines as a dependable, enjoyable option rather than a standout innovator in the field.
Dec 30, 2024
Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota
3.76/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.76/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Hazy gold, good head.
Smell: Big coriander aroma.
taste: Bready and yeasty to start, then mid-palate has spiciness and finishes with some lemon. Fizzy feel, medium bodied.
Overall: A pretty solid witbier, big aroma was the centerpiece here. Taste was more on the bready side than yeasty or citrus. Worth a try.
Oct 09, 2024Smell: Big coriander aroma.
taste: Bready and yeasty to start, then mid-palate has spiciness and finishes with some lemon. Fizzy feel, medium bodied.
Overall: A pretty solid witbier, big aroma was the centerpiece here. Taste was more on the bready side than yeasty or citrus. Worth a try.
Reviewed by Qbert from Illinois
3.62/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The color of a golden sunset, slightly cloudy. Aroma of coriander and clove. Taste follows the nose but it is rather understated. Body is somewhat thin.
Not bad but a somewhat run-of-the-mill Wit. Looks a lot better than it tastes.
Oct 03, 2024Not bad but a somewhat run-of-the-mill Wit. Looks a lot better than it tastes.
Reviewed by jlindros from Massachusetts
3.95/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Not sure how I haven't reviewed this one. But here we are. Best by 2025/12/11
Pours a small fizzy very small head with low retention (y-u-still-screw-top?!) semi clear slight hazy deep golden tan color
Nose brings plenty of the doughy wheat, bread dough, cereal, touch of vanilla spice, a little honey cake, mild citrusy fruit and coriander like spice phenol notes
Taste brings more creamy doughy wheat, vanilla cake batter and some honey, light herbal spicy hop in the background, citrusy fruity esters again, more of the coriander like phenols spices, a bit of lingering bitterness
Mouth is med to a touch lighter bod, fair creamy note from the wheat, med to lighter carb
Overall not bad, originally one of the staples for North American made Belgian wheat, although doesn't stand on the same legs these days, but still a nice summer crusher regardless
Aug 16, 2024Pours a small fizzy very small head with low retention (y-u-still-screw-top?!) semi clear slight hazy deep golden tan color
Nose brings plenty of the doughy wheat, bread dough, cereal, touch of vanilla spice, a little honey cake, mild citrusy fruit and coriander like spice phenol notes
Taste brings more creamy doughy wheat, vanilla cake batter and some honey, light herbal spicy hop in the background, citrusy fruity esters again, more of the coriander like phenols spices, a bit of lingering bitterness
Mouth is med to a touch lighter bod, fair creamy note from the wheat, med to lighter carb
Overall not bad, originally one of the staples for North American made Belgian wheat, although doesn't stand on the same legs these days, but still a nice summer crusher regardless
Reviewed by mariposafan from Wisconsin
4.08/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.08/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours cloudy, with a tall but transient head, into a tulip. Light amber in color and very cloudy — a finger on the far side of the glass is unnoticeable. I was hoping for a bit more aroma, though what little there is, is pleasant. The taste is excellent — the coriander and orange peel are very evident, as is a pleasant tanginess. I just wish the flavor lingered longer. Prickly effervescence. Overall I really like it and plan to pick up some more this summer.
Mar 30, 2024
Reviewed by Weisenbeer from Ohio
2.87/5 rDev -26.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.87/5 rDev -26.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Totally disappointed.... This is a good brewer and they usually make really good stuff.... I feel like this might just be old and or skunked .... Flat and not interesting
Mar 19, 2024
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