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Bad Seed's modern take on a Belgian wheat beer. Where the classic uses coriander and orange peel, Lobotomy adds lime peel and a Citra dry hop, which makes it fresher, lighter, spicier and less sweet. The aroma is fresh and spicy with lime, fruitiness from the gentle Citra dry hop and subtle hints of orange peel and coriander; on the palate it is soft, citrusy, dry and thirst-quenching.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyspicywheat
citrusy
spicy
wheat
fruity
coriander
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant lime peel and fresh citrus notes from the Citra dry hop, followed by subtle orange peel and coriander spice characteristic of the witbier style.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lobotomy

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, dense white head that dissipates to a thin collar with good lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, giving the beer a lively, inviting presence in the glass.

pale strawclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant lime peel and fresh citrus notes from the Citra dry hop, followed by subtle orange peel and coriander spice characteristic of the witbier style. Underlying fruity esters add complexity without overwhelming the brightness, creating an aroma that is both classic and distinctly modern.

lime peelCitra citrusfresh spicecoriander

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the wheat malt providing a gentle grain foundation and silky mouthfeel. Mid-palate develops citrus and light spice, while the dry finish and minimal sweetness showcase the restraint of this modern interpretation. Bitterness remains low at 15 IBU, allowing the herbaceous and citric notes to remain the focus.

dry citrussoft palatespicy finishwheat grain

◑ Finish

Clean and thirst-quenching, with the lime and Citra elements lingering briefly before a crisp, dry conclusion. The aftertaste is refreshing rather than persistent, inviting another sip.

crisp dryclean finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 5–8°C

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

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.

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About Witbier

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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.

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