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Chiemsee WIT

Camba Bavaria
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🌍 Germany · Belgian Witbier · One of 15 Belgian Witbiers in hopIQ

Camba Bavaria's Chiemsee WIT is a Belgian-inspired hazy wheat beer with a Bavarian twist. Spiced with coriander and orange peel, it balances citrus brightness with a soft, creamy body and lively carbonation — nothing austere, everything approachable. A beer that proves Belgian style travels well to the Chiemgau.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
World Beer Awards 2024
Wheat Beer
Gold — World Beer Awards 2024 (Wheat Beer)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Witbier.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
wheat
bready
Fermentation & yeast
banana
bubblegum
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
coriander
orange
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chiemsee WIT

Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with a soft haze that catches the light pleasantly. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. The lively carbonation creates a gentle, persistent fizz that underscores the beer's approachability.

pale strawhazycreamy headbright carbonation

Aroma

Coriander seed and sweet orange peel lead the nose, accompanied by gentle floral notes that suggest chamomile or honeysuckle. A soft wheat maltiness sits beneath, with hints of banana and bubblegum from the yeast contributing a light, candy-like sweetness. The overall impression is bright and welcoming, free from any harsh spice.

corianderorange citrusfloralbanana ester

Taste

The palate opens with citrus brightness and spiced warmth from coriander, settling into a soft, creamy body with subtle wheat grain character. Bitterness is restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the spice and citrus to remain in the foreground. A gentle banana sweetness and hint of bubblegum provide roundness without heaviness.

spiced citruscreamy wheatrestrained bittersoft finish

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the coriander and orange fading gracefully. A light, crisp drying sensation concludes the experience, inviting another sip.

cleanrefreshingdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Chiemsee WIT

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Chiemsee WIT

About Belgian Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian 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 Belgian Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coriander, citrusy, floral character as Chiemsee WIT will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Belgian Witbiers in hopIQ

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