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Be Wise

Netherlands·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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A Weizen with only 0.3% ABV that still delivers a fruity flavour. Be Wise is the low-alcohol member of the core range of Brouwerij Kees, listed in the shop under non- and low-alcohol beer. It is brewed in Middelburg, in Zeeland, by the team around founder Kees Bubberman, who opened the brewery in 2015.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitybready
wheat
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with classic wheat beer esters—banana and subtle stone fruit notes that soften the typically grainy wheat character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Be Wise

◎ Appearance

A pale straw yellow with a slight turbidity characteristic of the Weizen style, arising from yeast in suspension. The head forms with modest persistence, displaying fine lacing on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness to the pour.

pale strawhazy from yeastfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic wheat beer esters—banana and subtle stone fruit notes that soften the typically grainy wheat character. Underlying hints of fresh bread crust emerge from the Malz, while the fermentation profile contributes a gentle, yeasty warmth without any harsh solvent notes. The overall impression is light and approachable, with no dominant hop presence.

banana esterwheat grainfresh breadsoft yeast profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a delicate wheat sweetness, balanced by a restrained bitterness (14 IBU) that never overwhelms. Mid-palate reveals layered fruity notes—predominantly banana and clove—that dance across the tongue without excessive body. The low alcohol allows the malt's grainy character to shine through clearly, while the finish remains crisp and quenching despite the minimal fermentation intensity.

wheat sweetnessrestrained bitternessbanana clove spicelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, fading gracefully into a soft, slightly grainy aftertaste. No lingering harshness or astringency; the overall sensation remains refreshing and sessionable.

clean fadegrainy memory
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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