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Wheat malt gives this witbier its soft wheat taste with a gentle, slightly sour tang, while coriander seed adds a fresh spiciness and orange peel rides along. Very little hop goes in, so bitterness is practically absent. The recipe is the same as that of the Witte Raaf, the beer that made the former Brouwerij De Raaf big, which makes Serafijn the first Dutch witbier.

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
wheatcorianderorange
wheat
coriander
orange
spicy
clean
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat malt notes that provide a gentle, approachable foundation.
also:citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Serafijn

◎ Appearance

Serafijn presents a pale, hazy golden color characteristic of the witbier style, with suspended yeast creating a soft, cloudy appearance. A creamy white head forms readily and maintains gentle lacing around the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a fine mousse that adds to the beer's inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazy, yeast-drivencreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat malt notes that provide a gentle, approachable foundation. Coriander seed and orange peel emerge distinctly, offering a fresh spiciness and citrus lift that define the beer's character. Minimal hop presence keeps the aroma clean and bright, with no aggressive bitterness intruding on the delicate balance of grain and botanicals.

wheat, grain-forwardcoriander spiceorange peelclean, minimal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, slightly sour wheat notes that immediately establish the beer's refreshing character. Mid-palate reveals coriander and orange notes in balance, delivering spice without harshness and citrus without overpowering sweetness. Bitterness is nearly absent, allowing the gentle sourness and crisp, clean grain to carry through to the finish with ease.

soft wheat maltbalanced spice and citrusslight sournesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the sourness fading gently and wheat notes lingering briefly. A light, refreshing aftertaste remains, free of harshness or heaviness, inviting the next sip.

crisp, cleangentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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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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