Don de Dieu, the Gift of God, is Unibroue’s strong wheat ale, named after the ship that carried the founder of Quebec City. It is a tripel brewed with wheat, which gives it a lovely creamy softness on top of the usual tripel fruit and spice. It is a slightly gentler, rounder cousin of La Fin du Monde. I picked one up for this guide.
Unibroue Don de Dieu at a glance
| Style | Belgian-style wheat tripel |
| ABV | 9.0% |
| Calories | Around 230 per 12 fl oz |
| Brewery | Unibroue, Chambly, Quebec, Canada |
| Character | Wheat, pear, clove, honey, creamy |
| Best served | Cool, in a goblet |
How it tastes, by the numbers
This is a strong, creamy, hazy wheat tripel, smoother and rounder than a classic golden tripel.
The full review
It pours a hazy golden with a thick, creamy white head. The aroma is soft and inviting, wheat, ripe pear, clove and a honeyed malt note.
The flavour is smooth and rounded. The wheat gives it a creamy, soft body that carries the tripel character of orchard fruit, spicy clove and a honeyed sweetness, finishing dry and lively from the bottle conditioning. At 9% it is warming but the wheat keeps it gentle.
That creamy softness is what sets it apart from La Fin du Monde. Where the tripel is bright and sparkling, Don de Dieu is rounder and silkier, a slightly more approachable take on the strong Belgian-style ale.
Another world-class Belgian-style ale from Unibroue. If you find some tripels a bit sharp, this smoother wheat version is a lovely alternative.
Where La Fin du Monde is bright and sparkling, Don de Dieu is rounder and silkier.
- A smooth, creamy strong wheat tripel
- Tripel fruit and spice with a soft body
- Bottle-conditioned complexity
- World-class quality from Quebec
- Strong, so a sipper not a session beer
- Sediment needs a careful pour
Who it is for
If you love tripels but want a smoother, creamier version, Don de Dieu is ideal. Perfect for slow sipping and fans of strong wheat beers.
Unibroue Don de Dieu FAQs
How is Don de Dieu different from La Fin du Monde?
Both are strong Unibroue Belgian-style ales at 9%, but Don de Dieu is brewed with wheat, which gives it a creamier, softer, rounder body. La Fin du Monde is a brighter, sparkling golden tripel. Don de Dieu is the smoother of the two.
What does Don de Dieu taste like?
Soft wheat, ripe pear, spicy clove and a honeyed malt sweetness over a creamy body, finishing dry and lively. At 9% it is warming but the wheat keeps it gentle.
How strong is Don de Dieu?
It is 9% ABV, a strong beer best served cool and sipped slowly.
Where to buy Unibroue Don de Dieu
Unibroue Don de Dieu is available in bottles across much of the US and Canada. Buy it using the button above and pour it carefully.
The verdict
Unibroue Don de Dieu is a strong Canadian wheat tripel, smooth and creamy with fruit, spice and warmth. A rounder, silkier cousin of La Fin du Monde and another world-class beer from Quebec.
FAQs
Who makes Unibroue Don de Dieu?
Unibroue Don de Dieu is brewed by Unibroue (owned by Sapporo, via its Sleeman Breweries subsidiary, since 2006).
What kind of beer is Unibroue Don de Dieu?
Unibroue Don de Dieu is a Belgian-style wheat tripel, at 9.0% ABV.
How much alcohol is in Unibroue Don de Dieu?
Unibroue Don de Dieu has an ABV of 9.0%.
How many calories are in Unibroue Don de Dieu?
Unibroue Don de Dieu has Around 230 per 12 fl oz, based on the brewery’s published nutrition information.
Is Unibroue Don de Dieu gluten free?
No. Like most traditional beers, Unibroue Don de Dieu is brewed from barley and/or wheat, both of which contain gluten.
How can I make Unibroue Don de Dieu taste better?
Serve it at the right temperature and in the right glass (see below), or use it as the base for a beer cocktail. Our beer cocktails guide has recipes worth trying.
Where is Unibroue Don de Dieu made?
Unibroue Don de Dieu is brewed by Unibroue in Chambly, Quebec, Canada. For more from that country, see our best Canada beers guide.
How do I open Unibroue Don de Dieu without a bottle opener?
A lighter, a sturdy key, a spoon, or the edge of a table all work in a pinch. See our full guide on opening a beer without a bottle opener for 8 methods that actually work.
What glass should I use for Unibroue Don de Dieu?
Cool, in a goblet. See our beer glassware guide if you want to match the glass to the style exactly.
