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Nitwit

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Lime and orange lead this creamy Witbier, with a touch of tartness and a soft finish that leaves citrus and apple behind. At 6.0% and 12 IBU, Nitwit stays fresh, fruity and easy to drink. Its name casts a carefree dunderhead, lightheaded, nonchalant and lost in ignorance, from the Amsterdam brewery De Eeuwige Jeugd.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
tart
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lime and orange zest dominate—supported by gentle wheat grain and a hint of spice from the yeast.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nitwit

◎ Appearance

Nitwit presents a pale straw-yellow hue with exceptional clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and even, generating a delicate foam that clings to the glass with fine lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lime and orange zest dominate—supported by gentle wheat grain and a hint of spice from the yeast. A soft herbal quality and whisper of coriander complete the aromatic profile without overwhelming the delicate fruit character.

lime zestorange peelwheat grainsoft spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters creamy and smooth, with immediate citrus fruit and a light tartness that keeps the beer lively and refreshing. Wheat softness underpins the mid-palate, while subtle spice and clean, low bitterness (12 IBU) maintain balance without harshness. The finish is dry and light, leaving no residual sweetness.

creamy mouthfeeltart citruswheat softnessclean, restrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and medium-short, with lingering notes of citrus and green apple that fade gracefully. No harsh bitterness or cloying sweetness remains.

citrus fadegreen appleclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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.

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