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Bira 91 White

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India's most fashionable craft beer — a Belgian-inspired witbier that introduced urban India to wheat beer. Coriander and orange peel over a hazy, refreshing wheat base. Bira White is the beer of India's startup generation: modern, light and a world away from Kingfisher Strong.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcorianderorange
wheat
coriander
orange
clean
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright wheat grain and a gentle herbaceous spice from coriander, followed by candied orange peel that adds a subtle citrus sweetness.
also:spicy,citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bira 91 White

◎ Appearance

A pale straw yellow hue dominates the glass, with notable haze from suspended yeast particles that softens the overall brightness. The head forms quickly and maintains fair retention, settling into delicate lacing along the glass wall. Carbonation appears moderate and steady throughout.

pale strawhazy from yeastmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright wheat grain and a gentle herbaceous spice from coriander, followed by candied orange peel that adds a subtle citrus sweetness. Soft floral notes and a whisper of banana from the yeast round out the profile without overwhelming. The overall impression is clean and inviting rather than complex.

wheat graincoriander spiceorange peelsoft floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing wheat that carries a delicate sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness from noble hops. Coriander and orange peel weave through the mid-palate with a light, dry finish that avoids any heaviness. A subtle spiced warmth builds gradually without becoming assertive.

crisp wheatorange citruslight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the orange and spice notes fading to a lingering, gentle herb-forward aftertaste. Carbonation tingles pleasantly on the palate, encouraging continued drinking.

dry finishherb-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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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