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Achel Witbier

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Lightly cloudy and creamy on the tongue, this witbier leads with orange, backed by citrus and a touch of coriander. A spicy streak keeps everything in balance without ever getting loud. At 5.0% it comes from De Achelse Kluis in Hamont-Achel, the abbey on the Belgian-Dutch border where the Achel beers are still brewed within the abbey walls.

ABV
5.0%
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
orangecorianderspicy
orange
coriander
spicy
citrusy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright orange zest and a secondary wave of citrus notes, creating a fresh, inviting bouquet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Achel Witbier

◎ Appearance

A pale, lightly hazy golden pour with fine suspended yeast particles creating a soft, diffuse quality. The head forms a dense, creamy collar that clings persistently to the glass, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, contributing to the overall soft, approachable presentation.

pale goldenlightly hazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright orange zest and a secondary wave of citrus notes, creating a fresh, inviting bouquet. Coriander emerges as a gentle herbal counterpoint, adding complexity without dominating. A subtle spiced undertone and the clean, slightly grainy presence of wheat malt complete the aromatic profile.

orange zestcitruscorianderclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate welcomes with a soft, creamy mouthfeel that frames the beer's spiced character beautifully. Orange and citrus flavors build through the mid-palate, accompanied by a warming spice that balances without aggression. The bittering remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the wheat's mild sweetness and herbal coriander to play equal roles in the flavor architecture.

creamy textureorange-citrus forwardsubtle spicewheat sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and fairly brief, with the spiced notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. A lingering citrus whisper remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

clean dryingcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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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