Unibroue Sommelier Selection 6Pk

Unibroue Sommelier Selection 6Pk is a curated six-pack of bottle-conditioned Belgian-style ales from Quebec, ranging from 5% to 9% ABV. Unibroue has earned more than 450 international awards—the most of any Canadian brewery—and this sampler showcases six distinct expressions that span the full spectrum of the lineup.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5%–9%  |  Origin: Chambly, Quebec, Canada  |  Style: Belgian-Style Bottle-Conditioned Ales  |  Brewery: Unibroue

Production & Heritage

Unibroue operates out of Chambly, Quebec, and is one of the only breweries in the world to use bottle refermentation—a secondary fermentation with fresh yeast—across its entire range of Belgian-style beers, whether bottled, kegged, or canned. The brewery maintains a dedicated internal laboratory solely for yeast cultivation and maintenance, ensuring consistency from batch to batch. After bottling, each beer undergoes a cellaring period of up to two weeks in a temperature-controlled warm room before release, a step that develops the signature complexity these ales are known for.

What's in the Pack

La Fin du Monde (9% ABV): A strong triple-style golden ale with notes of grain, fruit, and spice lifted by a slight bitterness. Winner of World's Best Belgian Style Tripel at the 2016 World Beer Awards, with 5 platinum and 6 gold medals from the Beverage Testing Institute since 1994.

Maudite (8% ABV): A strong amber-red ale delivering a sweet malty taste with hints of caramel, spice, and dark fruit.

Trois Pistoles (9% ABV): A strong dark ale featuring toasted malts and a hint of chocolate, finishing with notes of stone fruit, caramel, clove, and white pepper. Named World's Best Belgian Style Strong Dark at the 2016 World Beer Awards.

Don de Dieu (9% ABV): A triple wheat ale that bridges the richness of a tripel with the soft body of a wheat beer.

Blanche de Chambly (5% ABV): A classic white ale—light, refreshing, and the most approachable beer in the collection.

Ephemere Apple (5.5% ABV): A white ale brewed with apple must, adding a delicate fruit character to the traditional witbier base.

Tasting Notes (Across the Collection)

Aroma: The lighter ales open with citrus peel, coriander, and fresh apple. The darker expressions layer toasted malt, dark fruit, and warm spice including star anise and black pepper.

Taste: Blanche de Chambly and Ephemere Apple enter crisp and bright, with wheat softness and fruit-forward simplicity. The mid-weight Maudite brings caramel sweetness and dried fruit. La Fin du Monde, Trois Pistoles, and Don de Dieu push into richer territory—grain complexity, spiced dark rum notes, and chocolate.

Finish: The lighter ales close clean and refreshing, while the higher-ABV bottles linger with gentle bitterness, pepper, and warm malt. Bottle conditioning gives every pour a subtle yeasty depth that rewards slow sipping.

How to Drink the Sommelier Selection

Pour each ale into a tulip glass or goblet at 8–12°C (46–54°F) to release the full aromatic profile developed during refermentation; the darker, stronger ales benefit from slightly warmer temperatures. Progress through the pack from lightest to most intense—start with Blanche de Chambly, move to Ephemere Apple, then Maudite, Don de Dieu, La Fin du Monde, and finish with Trois Pistoles—to appreciate how Unibroue's yeast and bottle-conditioning technique express differently across styles.

Best For

• Introducing a craft beer enthusiast to Quebec's Belgian-style brewing tradition
• Hosting a guided beer tasting at a dinner party, pairing each ale with a different course
• Gifting someone who appreciates bottle-conditioned ales and world-class brewing
• Exploring the full Unibroue range before committing to a single style

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Unibroue Sommelier Selection taste like? The six-pack spans a wide flavor range from crisp citrus and apple in the lighter wheat ales to rich caramel, toasted malt, dark fruit, chocolate, and warm spice in the stronger dark ales. All six share a signature yeast-driven complexity from Unibroue's bottle refermentation process.

How does the Sommelier Selection compare to a Belgian import variety pack? Unibroue brews Belgian-style ales in Quebec using authentic bottle refermentation with fresh yeast cultivated in-house, a technique rare even among Belgian breweries at this scale. The result is comparable depth and complexity at a price point that typically undercuts imported Belgian samplers.

Is the Sommelier Selection good for beginners? The pack is ideal for newcomers because it ranges from easy-drinking 5% ABV wheat ales to bold 9% ABV dark and triple-style ales, letting drinkers discover where their palate lands without committing to a full six-pack of one style.

Where is the Sommelier Selection made? All six ales are brewed by Unibroue in Chambly, Quebec, Canada, a town about 30 kilometers southeast of Montreal known for its historic fort and waterfront.

What foods pair well with the Sommelier Selection? Blanche de Chambly pairs naturally with steamed mussels and fresh salads; Ephemere Apple complements pork tenderloin and soft-ripened cheeses like Brie; Maudite stands up to grilled sausages and roasted root vegetables; Trois Pistoles and La Fin du Monde match rich stews, aged Gouda, and dark chocolate desserts.

What sizes does the Sommelier Selection come in? The Sommelier Selection is packaged as a six-pack, with each bottle typically 341 ml (the standard Canadian beer bottle size).

Is the Sommelier Selection worth the price? The pack positions as a premium craft sampler, and given that it contains two World Beer Award winners and six distinct bottle-conditioned ales from Canada's most decorated brewery, it represents strong value for the quality and variety included.

Why the Sommelier Selection?

What sets this pack apart is the breadth of a single brewery's range. Few North American brewers can convincingly execute a 5% witbier and a 9% Belgian-style dark ale under the same roof, and fewer still use bottle refermentation for every product they make. Unibroue's haul of over 450 international medals—including five World's Best Beer titles at the 2020 World Beer Awards alone—is not inherited reputation; it reflects ongoing competition against global peers. This six-pack distills that track record into a single purchase, making it one of the most efficient ways to understand why Unibroue remains a benchmark for Belgian-style brewing outside Belgium.