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Witte Parel

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Fruity in scent and taste, this organic Belgian-style white beer owes that character to coriander and citrus peel. Brewed from barley and wheat malt, top-fermented and unfiltered, it gets its characteristic cloudiness from a special yeast. 5 % from Budelse Brouwerij in Budel.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruitycoriandercitrusy
fruity
coriander
citrusy
wheat
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and coriander—both assertive and well-balanced—supported by a soft, wheaten grain backdrop.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Witte Parel

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with a distinctive hazy, opaque character derived from the suspended yeast—a hallmark of the witbier style. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving a light collar of lacing around the glass. Fine, consistent carbonation rises steadily through the cloudy body.

pale yellowhazy, yeast-drivenmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and coriander—both assertive and well-balanced—supported by a soft, wheaten grain backdrop. Subtle spice notes emerge as the beer warms, while the top-fermented yeast contributes a gentle fruity character without dominating. The overall profile is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

coriander, citrus peelfruity esterswheaten grainspice notes

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with coriander and orange zest providing immediate flavor definition. The mid-palate reveals soft wheat maltiness and a gentle fruity sweetness that avoids cloying; low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the spice and citrus to flourish without obstruction. The finish dries slightly, with a pleasant peppery spice lingering on the tongue.

coriander-citrus forwardsoft wheat maltlow bitternesscrisp, spicy finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with a dry, gently spiced aftertaste. The wheat and yeast characters fade gracefully, leaving a clean, refreshing impression that invites another sip.

dry, pepperyclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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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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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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