Don De Dieu
Unibroue

Don De DieuDon De Dieu
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From:
Unibroue
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Tripel
Ranked #11
ABV:
9%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,259
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 10.12%
Reviews:
1,385
Ratings:
3,083
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 20, 2024
Added:
Dec 06, 2000
Wants:
  186
Gots:
  445
Don de Dieu (Gift of God) was the name of the ship that Samuel de Champlain sailed on his mission to “explore and discover the vast and perilous land of America” in the name of the King of France. His travels led to the founding of Quebec City in 1608.

Inspired by this great adventure, Unibroue created Don de Dieu—an abbey-style triple wheat beer refermented in the bottle. Soft and round, it has delicately nuanced fruity and hoppy notes.
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Ratings by amicar:
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Reviewed by amicar from Missouri

4.3/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Purchased from whole foods market in st. louis for (i think) 6.99; 750mL bottle; it was an accompaniment for a NY strip steak seasoned with sea salt and crushed black pepper, seared on the outside and cooked to a (perfect) medium rare.

Pours with a nice, large head that disspates fairly quickly and stealthily leaves little trace. A color that I would describe as straw with a touch of extra orange. Happy mild esters in the nose, with a little hint of spiciness; the first tase fills the mouth with a little stronger spiciness and the citrus becomes more apparent. A very little touch of vanilla (very little). Sits in the mouth for a good minute after the sip. When several sips in a row are taken, there is actually a very subtle ? chocalate taste- very faint, though.

As for a pairing with the steak, although it wasn't disappointing, it could've been better. I think this beer would be perfect with a gamey fowl such as pheasant, game hen, or quail, and quite good with roast herbed chicken. Also would be nice with a sharp cheddar. I would probably pick a different drink for my next steak.

Overall, excellent and easy to drink. Definitely gets put on the "frequent purchase" list.
Nov 15, 2004
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.59 by Beecham from California

Feb 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.08 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Feb 19, 2024
 
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Feb 05, 2024
 
Rated: 4.23 by soarinsteven from Illinois

Jan 15, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by fflopps from Iowa

Jan 07, 2024
 
Rated: 4.18 by TheRealBen from Massachusetts

Dec 20, 2023
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Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

4.43/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A - Pours a mostly clear golden orange body, a short white head that fades to a thin ring, minimal small bubble lacing. Pretty.

S - Strong notes of spice and banana, esters that promise deliciousness. Malty bread with a bit of minerality, and some grape and apricot fruit notes.

T - Follows the nose, with spice bread and banana sweetness, fading toward bread with honey and floral accents in the middle, and just a hint of acidity and minerality in the finish.

M - Subtle carbonation, moderate weight that comes across a bit slick, easy drinking, no sign of the alcohol, with a close that is not the least taxing.

O - This is an example of what a good Tripel can be - dangerously drinkable, soft and lush, and always delicious. I love this one.
Dec 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Nov 10, 2023
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Rated by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

3.61/5  rDev -13%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a foggy golden color, white head lingers leaves some spotty lacing. Nise gets some citrus and candy. An Xmas gift from John & Lorene.
Oct 09, 2023
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Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado

3.72/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle best by May 31st 2025

On the pour 1 finger of bright white head, with not the best retention forms on top of a deeply golden hazy body. There is some sediment floating around.

Aroma comes off as a cross between a Witbier and a triple, with candied orange and wheat meeting you right up front followed by a fresh orange brightness. From there the malts and Belgian yeast really take over leaving you with a spicy slightly sweet dough like finish.

Flavor departs slightly from the witbier idea, with a more pronounced herbal bitterness that leads into a phenolic and citrus, but also a touch caramelly body of Belgian goodness. There is a touch of a funk, but the flavor is actually quite malty and sweet. A solid cross of bright citrus and sweet doughy dessert.

Feel is quite full and again a bit dessert. Despite that there is a dryness throughout even into the long finish. This beer comes off as more of a lazy sipper than anything else.

Overall, I enjoyed this beer, as it was unique and tasty, but it just wasn't mind-blowing I suppose. Good if you like witbiers and strong but slightly sweet Belgian pale ales.
Sep 19, 2023
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Rated by Nass from Florida

3.97/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The pour is orange colored. The taste is banana, coriander, & clove. Cheers! B
Aug 31, 2023
 
Rated: 3.22 by Chipwells from Georgia

Aug 31, 2023
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.24/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
8/28/23 Poured from a 12 oz bottle purchased from Washington Beer Store...a mix six pack... Gift from DW.

So so good! Slight haze golden amber color. Not much lacing and head disapates quickly.

Very smooth mouthfeel. Carbonation is not as high as expected. Sweet apricots or apple taste. Slightly drying at the end. Goes down easy!
Aug 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by KT3418 from Colorado

Aug 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.91 by QuintusHorace from California

Jul 28, 2023
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Reviewed by Wattie83 from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 12oz bottle to a weizen glass. Look is clear solid gold color with a dense white head that lasted a long time. Clouds up quite a bit when you pour in the residue at the bottom of the bottle. Smell is wheat bread, apple, some spice. Taste is malt, wheat cracker, light clove, coriander, apple juice. Feel is medium bodied, solid carbonation. Overall, this is a good beer where the flavor outshines the aroma.
Jul 09, 2023
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Reviewed by dd53grif from Michigan

4.18/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Part of a Unibroue mixed 6-pack. Pours a dark gold color with a foamy white head that lasts quite a while. Aroma of wheat and spices. Taste is sweet and spicy. Crisp and dry.
Jun 26, 2023
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Reviewed by brewandbbq from New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle dated best before 5/31/25.

Pours hazy gold with a half-inch head of white. Moderate retention and lacing. Coriander, cloves, red apples, orange zest in the nose. Medium bodied with a soft, fluffy mouthfeel. Spicy and phenolic on the palate with a light malt backbone and a balancing bitterness. Clove-studded apples, orange pith, bubblegum, zesty spice. Finishes faintly sweet and spicy.
Jun 21, 2023
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