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St.Bernardus Wit

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An unfiltered Belgian witbier developed with Pierre Celis, the brewer credited with the witbier revival of the 1960s, and brewed from pale malt and wheat. The golden beer sits behind a haze. Coriander and orange lead the aroma, with spicy clove and citrus behind them; creamy wheat, sweet malt and a refreshing acidity follow, ending fresh.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderwheatorange
coriander
wheat
orange
clove
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright coriander and fresh orange zest, immediately establishing the beer's herbaceous and citric character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St.Bernardus Wit

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow hue with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and wheat particles, characteristic of an unfiltered witbier. A dense, creamy white head rises quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving soft lacing as the beer is consumed. The turbidity is deliberate and inviting, not a flaw.

golden, hazycreamy headunfiltered wheat

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright coriander and fresh orange zest, immediately establishing the beer's herbaceous and citric character. Behind these lead notes, spicy clove and subtle yeast esters emerge, adding depth and warmth. A gentle wheat note grounds the aroma, soft and slightly grainy without dominating.

coriander, orangespicy clovewheat yeastfresh citrus

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with wheat contributing a smooth, slightly sweet malt foundation. Coriander and orange carry through mid-palate, accompanied by gentle clove spice that maintains balance. A refreshing acidity builds toward the finish, cutting through the sweetness and preventing heaviness, while low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the spice and citrus character to remain prominent.

creamy wheatbright spicecitrus sweetnesscrisp acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the acidity lingering pleasantly on the palate. A light, dry conclusion follows the initial sweetness, leaving coriander and orange notes as a memorable aftertaste.

dry, refreshingcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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