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Dragonfly Spey

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A light, fresh beer with notes of orange peel and coriander. This organic wit is corn-golden under a fine white head. It is named after the River Spey in north-east Scotland, probably the most famous salmon and sea trout river in the world, the lifeblood not only of salmon but of many high-quality Speyside malt whiskies. Hopped with Mandarina Bavaria.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 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
corianderorangewheat
coriander
orange
wheat
citrusy
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately aromatic, dominated by generous coriander spice and bright orange peel citrus from the Mandarina Bavaria hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dragonfly Spey

◎ Appearance

Dragonfly Spey presents a corn-golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. A fine, bright white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing, demonstrating good foam stability characteristic of the witbier style. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting and effervescent presentation.

corn-goldenfine white headwell-carbonatedbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately aromatic, dominated by generous coriander spice and bright orange peel citrus from the Mandarina Bavaria hops. Subtle wheat grain undertones provide a soft, cereal backdrop without overwhelming the profile. The aromatics are clean and refreshing, with no harsh phenolic or solvent notes—a hallmark of well-executed organic malting and brewing.

coriander spiceorange peelMandarina Bavaria citrusclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with the coriander and orange notes translating seamlessly from aroma to palate. The mid-palate reveals soft wheat character and a gentle spiciness that balances the subtle citrus; the 20 IBU provides restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates. The body remains lean and refreshing throughout, avoiding any cloying sweetness while maintaining a clean, quenching character.

crisp entryspiced citrussoft wheatlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering whispers of orange zest and dry spice. No astringency or residual sweetness remains; the aftertaste is refreshingly dry and invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
81
Appearance
84
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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