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Brewship Baltic Dutchman

Brauberger zu Lübeck
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🌍 Germany · Witbier · One of 61 Witbiers in hopIQ

A top-fermented witbier and the one beer of the house brewed outside the German purity law: coriander seed and dried orange peel belong to the recipe. It stands pale and hazy in the glass, with a soft wheat body and a fine white head. Coriander and orange shape the nose, joined by banana and clove from the yeast and a lemony acidity. The spice stays restrained on the palate, the finish is dry, grainy and only lightly bitter.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
Distinctive notes
coriander
hazy
orange
citrusy
spicy
Malt character
wheat

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewship Baltic Dutchman

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, a hallmark of the witbier style. A fine white head rises upon pouring and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing as it settles. The beer appears soft and approachable in the glass, with gentle carbonation visible as fine bubbles.

pale strawhazywhite headfine lacing

Aroma

Coriander seed and dried orange peel dominate the nose with clarity and restraint, joined immediately by banana and clove esters from the yeast work. Beneath these top notes lies a lemony acidity and hints of soft wheat grain. The spice profile remains balanced—never aggressive—creating an inviting, refreshing bouquet.

coriander, orange peelbanana, clovecitrus, lemonwheat grain

Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt and a gentle spice presence that never overwhelms. Coriander and orange develop mid-palate with pleasant citric acidity, while banana and clove from the yeast provide subtle complexity. The spice stays measured throughout, and bitterness remains light and grainy, allowing the wheat body and adjunct character to lead.

wheat-forwardrestrained spicedry, grainylight bitterness

Finish

The finish turns dry and crisp, with lingering grain notes and a whisper of citric acidity. Bitterness fades quietly, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

drycrispclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Brewship Baltic Dutchman

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 Brewship Baltic Dutchman

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 coriander, hazy, orange character as Brewship Baltic Dutchman will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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