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Alaskan White

Alaskan Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Witbier · One of 44 Witbiers in hopIQ

Alaskan's Belgian-inspired witbier — brewed with coriander and orange peel for a refreshing citrus and spice character. Hazy, smooth and light with a clean finish. Alaskan White is the summer counterpart to Amber's year-round reliability.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
spicy
coriander
orange
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Featured inThe Best American Wheat Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alaskan White

Appearance

Pale golden haze with excellent clarity for the style, presenting a bright and inviting presentation. A thick, creamy white head forms readily and maintains excellent retention, characteristic of a well-crafted witbier. The fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that enhances the beer's refreshing appeal.

pale goldenhazycreamy white headbright

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange peel and subtle lemon—supported by classic witbier spice character from coriander and clove. Belgian yeast esters contribute gentle banana and phenolic spice in the background, creating a complex yet inviting aromatic profile. A subtle wheaten grain base anchors the composition without overwhelming the delicate adjunct aromas.

orange peel citruscoriander spicebanana estersclove

Taste

The palate opens with smooth wheat and creamy mouthfeel, immediately followed by bright citrus and gentle spice notes. Mid-palate reveals layered complexity with clove, banana, and coriander creating an intricate dance, while a subtle sweetness balances the minimal bitterness. The low IBU profile allows the adjunct character to shine without hop interference, delivering a refreshingly balanced experience.

smooth wheatcitrus forwardcreamyslightly sweet

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with excellent drinkability, the light body and low bitterness creating an extremely refreshing conclusion. A subtle lingering spice character from coriander and clove persists briefly without becoming obtrusive.

cleancrisprefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alaskan White

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Alaskan White

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy, citrusy, clean character as Alaskan White will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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