So, Unibroue beer. I don’t drink enough Unibroue beer. Of course, I could say that about so many breweries today. So much wonderful beer, and just one liver. Unibroue and I go way back though, and I was drinking their beer when it first became available in the United States (1990s). In those days, I lived in New England, right on the border with Quebec, from whence Unibroue beers hail.
Anyway, I was at Taco Mac and they had Unibroue Blonde de Chambly on tap, and I had actually never tried this one. So, I ordered a glass and I’m glad I did. Blonde de Chambly is their take on a French saison, and as with all Unibroue beers it features true old-world flair. Blonde de Chambly has been in production since 2010.
From the website:
This Belgian-style saison ale is the last of the "de Chambly" beer trilogy. It is spicy like a Belgian beer and hoppy like a Czech beer.
The other two beers are Blanche de Chambly and Noire de Chambly.
More from the website:
Blonde de Chambly pays tribute to the Filles du Roy, the women who came to New France between 1663 and 1673 to marry soldiers of the Carignan-Salières Regiment, among others, and start their families in the Montérégie.
Unibroue Blonde de Chambly has an alcohol content of 5% by volume with 13 IBUs. I paid $6.25 for an 11-ounce glass at Taco Mac.
My glass of Unibroue Blonde de Chambly arrived a hazy golden color with a moderate head of foam and a softly vinous nose. Taking a sip, there is light crisp malt and perhaps a touch of wheat, honeydew melon fruit, and soft funky yeasty notes. The beer finishes crisp, dry and subtly spicy.
A tasty little saison, surprisingly tame I think, but refreshing and enjoyable. I think I’ll pick up a bottle to try it that way as well.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft