COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Malted Barley, Wheat
PRODUCER
Brasseries Kronenbourg
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc is a premium French wheat beer (bière blanche) brewed by Brasseries Kronenbourg in Alsace, France. Established under the Carlsberg Group, the brand traces its heritage back to 1664 when Geronimus Hatt founded the original brewery in Strasbourg. Known for its modern elegance and playful spirit, 1664 Blanc has transcended the traditional beverage space to become a lifestyle icon, famously serving as a principal partner of London Fashion Week. It represents a contemporary take on the classic Belgian-style witbier, designed to deliver French joie de vivre in its signature cobalt blue bottle.
ALCOHOL
5.0%
AVG. PRICE
€3
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
3-5°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The '1664' in the name honors the year the original brewery was founded by Geronimus Hatt in Strasbourg, France.
Fact 02
It is packaged in an iconic, custom-designed cobalt blue glass bottle meant to evoke French style and haute couture.
Fact 03
1664 Blanc is a Principal Partner of London Fashion Week, bridging the gap between premium brewing and luxury fashion.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
Brewed using a blend of selected malted barley and wheat, 1664 Blanc utilizes top-fermenting yeast strains that naturally produce subtle peach and apricot esters. The brewing process incorporates Alsace's noble Strisselspalt hops, historically referred to as the 'caviar of hops' for their low bitterness and delicate aromatic oils. During the kettle boil, sweet orange peel and coriander seeds are introduced to seamlessly integrate citrus and spice notes. The final brew is stabilized with acacia gum to ensure a dense, creamy white foam head and is filtered to achieve its signature hazy golden-white appearance.
