Unibroue Blanche de Chambly 4-Pack is a bottle-conditioned Belgian-style white ale (witbier) brewed in Chambly, Quebec, at 5.0% ABV. Named the World's Best Wheat Beer at the 2020 World Beer Awards in London, this was the first refermented Belgian-style white beer bottled and marketed in North America — a distinction it has held since the early 1990s. Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0% | Origin: Chambly, Quebec, Canada | Style: Belgian White Ale (Witbier) | Brewery: Unibroue Production & Heritage Unibroue, founded in 1991 in the town of Chambly on the Richelieu River southeast of Montreal, built its reputation on Belgian-inspired brewing methods uncommon in North America at the time. Blanche de Chambly is brewed with malted barley, malted wheat, Curaçao orange peel, coriander seeds, hops, and a proprietary yeast strain. The defining production step is bottle conditioning — live yeast is added before capping, allowing a secondary fermentation inside the bottle that naturally carbonates the beer and adds complexity over time. This refermentation technique, standard among traditional Belgian witbiers, was a rarity in the North American market when Blanche de Chambly debuted. Tasting Notes Aroma: The nose opens with fresh citrus — orange peel and lemon zest — before moving into floral, yeasty bread notes. Coriander and a whisper of clove round out the bouquet, giving it a fragrant, spice-forward character. Taste: On the palate, soft wheat provides a pillowy body that carries bright citrus flavors of Meyer lemon and orange. Mid-palate, coriander and delicate wildflower honey notes emerge, layered beneath a light, refreshing grain backbone. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium-bodied for the style, with fine, persistent carbonation from the bottle conditioning. Finish: Clean and refreshing with very little lingering bitterness. Lemon zest and a trace of dusty coriander fade quickly, leaving a dry, thirst-quenching close. How to Drink Blanche de Chambly Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed goblet at around 40–45°F to let the aromatics open fully. A gentle pour leaving the yeast sediment in the bottle yields a cleaner, crisper beer; swirling and pouring the sediment adds haze and a richer wheat character — both approaches are traditional. Blanche de Chambly also works well in beer cocktails: a Bee Sting (witbier with a float of orange juice and honey) highlights the citrus already present; a Belgian Shandy (half witbier, half lemonade) makes a bright warm-weather drink; and a Wit & Tonic (equal parts witbier and tonic water with a grapefruit twist) brings out the coriander spice. Best For Introducing craft beer fans to authentic Belgian-style brewing Summer barbecues and outdoor entertaining where a refreshing, lower-ABV beer shines Pairing with seafood dinners, especially mussels, shrimp, or grilled fish Gifting to someone exploring witbiers beyond mainstream options Frequently Asked Questions What does Blanche de Chambly taste like? It delivers bright orange and lemon citrus upfront, followed by coriander spice and soft wheat, finishing clean and dry with minimal bitterness. How does Blanche de Chambly compare to Blue Moon Belgian White? Both are citrus-and-coriander-forward witbiers, but Blanche de Chambly is bottle-conditioned with live yeast, resulting in more complex carbonation and a drier, spicier profile. Blue Moon comes in slightly higher at 5.4% ABV and tends toward a sweeter, smoother character with less yeast-driven depth. Is Blanche de Chambly good for beginners? Its approachable 5.0% ABV, mild bitterness, and familiar citrus flavors make it an excellent gateway into Belgian-style wheat beers and craft brewing in general. Where is Blanche de Chambly made? It is brewed at the Unibroue brewery in Chambly, Quebec, Canada, a small town on the Richelieu River about 30 kilometers southeast of Montreal. What foods pair well with Blanche de Chambly? Steamed mussels with white wine sauce mirror the beer's Belgian roots. Grilled shrimp or light fish tacos complement the citrus notes. Fresh goat cheese salads echo the tangy, dry finish. Thai green curry works well — the wheat body tempers the heat while the coriander bridges the spice profiles. What sizes does Blanche de Chambly come in? The standard format is a 4-pack of 341 ml (11.5 oz) bottles, and it is also available in single 750 ml large-format bottles in some markets. Is Blanche de Chambly worth the price? It positions as a premium craft witbier, priced above mass-market wheat beers but justified by its bottle conditioning, imported Belgian-tradition brewing methods, and consistent award recognition over nearly three decades. Why Blanche de Chambly? Blanche de Chambly earned the title of World's Best Wheat Beer at the 2020 World Beer Awards and has collected gold and silver medals from the same competition and the Chicago Beverage Testing Institute across multiple vintages — a track record few North American witbiers can match. Its bottle conditioning sets it apart technically, delivering a natural carbonation and layered yeast character that filtered, force-carbonated wheat beers simply cannot replicate. As the first Belgian-style refermented white ale bottled in North America, it essentially created the category on this continent. For drinkers who want an authentic witbier without sourcing an import from Belgium, this remains the benchmark.
