Tasting Note:
- Appearance: Blanche de Namur is a cloudy, pale yellow beer with a fluffy white head.
- Aroma: The aroma is sweet and citrusy with notes of orange, lemon, and coriander. There is also a hint of wheat and spice.
- Taste: The taste is sweet and tart with flavors of orange, lemon, coriander, and wheat. The finish is dry and refreshing.
- Mouthfeel: The beer is medium-bodied with a creamy and smooth mouthfeel.
Overall, Blanche de Namur is a refreshing and flavorful Belgian witbier that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to drink and has a clean and crisp finish.
Food Pairing:
Here are some specific food pairings for the Blanche de Namur:
- Salad: Pair the beer with a salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a vinaigrette dressing.
- Seafood: Pair the beer with grilled shrimp, sea bass, or scallops.
- Cheese: Pair the beer with a sharp cheddar, Gouda, or Brie.
- Dessert: Pair the beer with a fruit salad, sorbet, or ice cream.
- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 5 / 330ml
The Best White Beer in the World
In 2009, the Blanche de Namur was voted best white beer in the world in the international competition WORLD BEER AWARDS.
In 2013 and 2014, the Blanche de Namur won the renouned contest “International Beer Challenge”.
The Best White Beer of Europe
In 2012, the Blanche de Namur was voted best White Beer of Europe at the WBA international competition WORLD BEER AWARDS.
Blanche de Namur was the daughter of Count Jean de Namur. It is said that Magnus IV Eriksson, King of Sweden and Norway, was seduced by the beauty of the princess, while heading to France in search of a prestigious wife. The princess embarked for Scandinavia in August 1335 and never saw the banks of the Meuse to become Queen of Norway , Sweden and Skåne.
In memory of her beauty, her gentleness and delicacy, the Brasserie Bocq dedicated her a white beer: ” Blanche de Namur”
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