Brasserie du Galibier - Avalanche

Guide Hachette des Bières

About the wine:

This Hefeweizen has a particularly milky hue, and its white, perfectly creamy head is especially inviting. Its aroma is fragrant with honey, cloves, and citrus, featuring a hint of banana—typical of Hefeweizens—and a distinct fermented character. On the palate, the attack is lively, with tiny bubbles bursting like fireworks, and the texture is creamy. Beneath the cream, citrus and banana flavors mingle with notes of grain and fresh bread. The herbal bitterness is subtle. Slightly astringent and a bit dry, this beer offers aromas of lightly toasted almonds on the finish. A truly beautiful wheat beer brewed with Savoyard yeast.

About the estate:

Brice Leguennec and Pierre François Martin are constantly expanding their lineup with limited-edition brews—you have to be quick to catch them and enjoy them! The success of their core lineup has attracted a loyal customer base eager for new releases. Since the two friends have imagination and energy to spare, they take on projects with that touch of madness that defines them. Take, for example, the challenge taken up by the English with an Under Dog IPA, where the goal was to create an IPA without using the usual hops, and with at least 20% Target. Our brewers took it to the extreme, using 60% Target! Their current research focuses on Russian Imperial Stouts, Imperial IPAs, and barrel-aged beers. New releases to watch for. All their labels have changed; they’re now “flashy” with vibrant landscapes.