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White Lady

Cairngorm Brewery
United Kingdom·American Wheat Ale
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White Lady offers fruit flavours with a hint of spice and an orange note, brewed with orange peel and coriander, a Bavarian-style wheat beer that is not cloudy, at 4.7% ABV. It launched in bottles in 2011, marking 50 years of skiing in Scotland and the first chairlift on Cairngorm Mountain's White Lady ski run. A ptarmigan decorates the label.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderorangefruity
coriander
orange
fruity
wheat
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced coriander and orange peel in balance, their herbal spice and citrus brightness immediately apparent.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Lady

◎ Appearance

White Lady presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sparkling character. The head is fine and persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine persistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced coriander and orange peel in balance, their herbal spice and citrus brightness immediately apparent. Beneath lies a soft, grainy wheat note with subtle fruity undertones that suggest a gentle fermentation character. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without being overpowering.

coriander spiceorange peelwheat grainfresh citrus

◐ Taste

The palate enters cleanly with wheat malt sweetness before the coriander and orange notes emerge mid-palate, adding complexity and gentle spice. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the adjuncts to define the flavor experience rather than the hops. The body is light and refreshing, with a crisp mouthfeel that keeps the beer approachable.

wheat sweetnesscoriander-orange spicelight bodyclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading gracefully with lingering notes of coriander and a subtle citrus dry-down. A pleasant, refreshing aftertaste invites another sip without any harsh edges.

dry citrus aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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