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Poblano Wit
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Unibroue's Blanche De Chambly clone
There are many Belgian witbiers. Most are shimmery and pale with a sprightly, refreshing orangey-spicy aroma. One of the best that I have ever tried comes from a medium-size brewery near Montreal, Unibroue, makers of La Fin du Monde (The End of the World) and Maudite (Damned), Belgian-style strong ales that have earned numerous international gold and platinum medals. I don't know if the brewers use the same yeast in all their brews, but I have had great luck reculturing their yeast and brewing with it. They don't reveal what particular combination of spices they use, beyond the traditional coriander and orange peel, but I like to add ginger.