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Whiplash

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A witbier with a light, fruity character and a little bitterness, at 5.8% ABV and 18 IBU. Whiplash is named for how fast it goes down: you pour it back so hard you would break your neck. It comes from DAVO in Deventer, where every beer follows the 3-pint rule and has to stay in balance, whether witbier or Imperial Stout.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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
fruitycleancoriander
fruity
clean
coriander
spicy
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus and stone fruit notes, with a gentle spice undertone characteristic of coriander and wheat.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Whiplash

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, crystalline sheen. The head forms dense and white, settling to a fine ring of lace that clings persistently to the glass walls. Carbonation is brisk and visible, lending the beer an inviting, lively presence.

pale strawcrystal clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and stone fruit notes, with a gentle spice undertone characteristic of coriander and wheat. Behind these sits a subtle, grainy maltiness that grounds the profile without weight. Noble hop character provides a clean, herbal backdrop with no harshness.

citrus, stone fruitcoriander spiceclean graingentle herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and fruity, delivering a wheat-forward base with hints of banana and orange zest. Mid-palate remains light and crisp, with coriander and mild spice notes weaving through without dominance. Bitterness arrives gently at 18 IBU, offering balance and definition rather than punch, leaving the finish clean and refreshing.

fruit-forward entrywheat-soft bodyrestrained bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and bracing, with a lingering citrus whisper and a faint spice aftertaste. The beer exits cleanly without cloying or overstaying.

crisp dryshort-medium lengthcitrus fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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.

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