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IJwit

Brouwerij 't IJ
Netherlands·Witbier
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Banana, citrus and spice carry this Amsterdam wheat beer, and a slightly sweet aftertaste rounds it off. Coriander and lemon join the wheat and barley malt in the brew, giving a slightly cloudy golden pour under a soft, foamy head. IJwit exists because drinkers kept asking for a wheat beer, and it runs at 6.5%.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderbananawheat
coriander
banana
wheat
spicy
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct banana and spice notes, followed by bright citrus and coriander accents.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IJwit

◎ Appearance

A pale golden pour with a soft, dense foam head that clings to the glass. The beer presents a characteristic haze from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, creating a slightly opaque appearance that invites closer inspection. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a stable, creamy head.

pale goldenhazy from yeastsoft foam headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct banana and spice notes, followed by bright citrus and coriander accents. Subtle lemon zest complements the grainy wheat character without overwhelming the delicate balance. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no aggressive hop bite or oxidative notes.

banana estercoriander spicelemon citruswheaten grain

◐ Taste

The palate delivers balanced flavors of banana, wheat, and herbal spice that build in the mid-mouth with a creamy texture. Coriander and citrus provide structural complexity without sharp bitterness; the 15 IBU remain subtle and supportive rather than dominant. A gentle sweetness emerges mid-palate, rounding the profile without becoming cloying.

banana-forwardcreamy mouthfeellow bitternessspiced grain

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and slightly sweet, with lingering banana and spice gradually fading. A refreshing quality persists, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

slightly sweetrefreshinglingering spice
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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About Witbier

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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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