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Cape May White

Cape May Brewing Company
United States·Witbier
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A Belgian-style witbier brewed with orange and lemon peels, coriander, and grains of paradise — hazy, light, and softly spiced, with a citrus-bright body and a peppery, clean finish. Tastes like a day at the beach.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
coriander
spicy
orange
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with distinct orange and lemon peel character supported by subtle coriander and a gentle spice reminiscent of grains of paradise.
also:fruity,floral,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cape May White

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the witbier style. A thick, creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The haziness comes from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, creating an inviting, rustic visual presence.

pale strawhazy from yeastthick white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with distinct orange and lemon peel character supported by subtle coriander and a gentle spice reminiscent of grains of paradise. Underneath lies a soft, grainy wheat maltiness with delicate herbal undertones. A touch of phenolic spice from the yeast adds complexity without dominating.

citrus peelcoriander spicewheat grainyeast phenols

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and refreshing, with the wheat and citrus working in tandem to create an immediate sense of lightness. Mid-palate brings subtle coriander warmth and a gentle peppery spice that lingers softly. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the herbal and citrus character to shine without astringency.

citrus-forwardpeppery spicelight bodyclean wheat

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with peppery spice and a faint herbal quality persisting briefly on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, fading to a subtle grain note.

dry finishpeppery fadecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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