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Whitebait

Netherlands·American Wheat Ale
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Whitebait pairs the soft maltiness of a wheat beer with a citrusy orange flavour and a gentle bitterness from American Centennial hops. The Utrecht brewpub builds this American Wheat Ale from pale, wheat and dextrin malt, adds Herkules hops and ferments it with WY1968 yeast. At 4.5 % ABV it is bashfully unassuming but oh-so-crushable.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangewheat
citrusy
orange
wheat
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes, predominantly orange peel and grapefruit, layered over soft wheat grain aromas.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Whitebait

◎ Appearance

Whitebait presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evident in steady streams of small bubbles that produce delicate Schaumkleiden around the glass as the beer settles.

pale goldbright and clearfine foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes, predominantly orange peel and grapefruit, layered over soft wheat grain aromas. A whisper of Centennial hop character adds herbal definition without overwhelming the gentle, inviting profile—the WY1968 yeast contributes clean, neutral fermentation characteristics.

citrus zestorange peelwheat grainherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate leads with soft, biscuity maltiness from the pale and dextrin malt base, immediately followed by pronounced citrus and orange flavors that sit comfortably alongside the wheat's natural sweetness. Bitterness from the Centennial hops arrives gently in the mid-palate, providing balance without assertiveness, and the overall mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing.

soft malt sweetnessvibrant citrusapproachable bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with a lingering whisper of orange zest and herbal hop bitterness that fades gracefully. This beer's modest alcohol content permits easy, repeated sips without fatigue.

drycitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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About American Wheat Ale

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What is a American Wheat Ale?

American Wheat Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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