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Ski House

Allagash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Witbier · One of 71 Witbiers in hopIQ

Ski House is the winter beer of Allagash's rotating House series, a strong take on a Belgian-style wheat beer that first appeared in the winter of 2024. Red wheat malt, raw white wheat and oats give it a full, soft body, and it is spiced with coriander, Curaçao orange peel and fresh ginger grown in Maine. Citrus and orange zest come first, followed by peppery coriander and the gentle heat of ginger over a bready base, with the 7.5% strength showing as a light warmth at the end.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Cup
★Bronze — World Beer Cup
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
bready
wheat
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
spicy
coriander
Hop character
herbal

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ski House

◎ Appearance

Ski House presents a pale, translucent straw-gold color with exceptional clarity and fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles. A thick, creamy white head forms on the pour and persists with good retention, leaving delicate lacing along the glass as it recedes.

pale straw-goldbright claritypersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and fresh orange zest, followed by warm spice notes of coriander and white pepper. Beneath these top notes lies a gentle herbal warmth from Maine-grown ginger, underpinned by a soft, bready Malz character that grounds the composition without dominating.

bright citruscoriander spiceginger warmthbready base

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced orange and citrus, quickly joined by peppery coriander and the gentle building heat of ginger. The full, soft body from red wheat, raw white wheat, and oats provides a creamy mouthfeel, while the 15 IBU bitterness remains restrained and refined, allowing the spice and fruit to lead.

citrus-forwardpeppery coriandersoft wheat bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering orange zest and a whisper of ginger heat. The 7.5% alcohol reveals itself as a light warmth in the aftertaste rather than any harshness, leaving a pleasant, spiced dryness.

moderate lengthorange zest aftertastewarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ski House

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 Ski House

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 citrusy, spicy, orange character as Ski House will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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