“White Beer” – light and refreshing
The summer considerably changed my drinking habits. Both of my pairing favorites, red wine and single malt have become less pleasant in this 30°+ C weather. This is why I’ve been enjoying a lot of witbier lately and thought I should share the info with you.
Witbier or bière blanche (“white beer”) in French is a very pale, cloudy ale. With a high level or wheat, it is usually spiced, either with coriander, spices, herbs or orange peel. With the alcohol by volume at about 5%, this is a very refreshing drink, perfect for the summer.
From my experience, it doesn’t alternate a cigar’s flavor much, so I can recommend pairing white beer with all kinds of cigars, from mild to full-bodied. A slice of lemon will make the beer even better. My favorite one is from Belgium (Hoegaarden), but I also appreciate the Edelweiss from Heineken. In the United States, from what I’ve found online, the most popular are Allagash White and Blue Moon Belgian White. Enjoy your summer as much as I do!
Do you like witbier? What are your favorite brands?
