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Einstök White Ale

Einstök Ölgerð
Iceland·Witbier
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A refreshing Icelandic white ale brewed with pure Arctic glacial water, fresh orange peel and coriander. Hazy and light with a citrus-spiced character and a clean, dry finish — the beer that put Einstök on the world map

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Double Gold
NY International Beer Competition 2018
Belgian Style Witbier
Gold
Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
Gold
London International Beer Challenge
Gold · 2013
LA International Beer Competition
★Double Gold — NY International Beer Competition 2018 (Belgian Style Witbier)
★Gold — Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
★Gold — London International Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
coriander
spicy
orange
Aroma
Prominent citrus notes lead with bright orange peel at the forefront, complemented by warming coriander spice and subtle herbal complexity.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einstök White Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the witbier style. A thick, creamy white head forms with excellent retention, and fine carbonation creates an inviting visual presentation.

hazypale goldencreamy white headcloudy

◌ Aroma

Prominent citrus notes lead with bright orange peel at the forefront, complemented by warming coriander spice and subtle herbal complexity. A gentle wheat character and faint banana ester add softness to the nose, while the pure glacial water foundation keeps everything crisp and clean.

citrusorange peelcoriander spiceherbal wheat

◐ Taste

The palate opens with refreshing citrus and orange peel flavors that immediately engage the senses, followed by a smooth wheat body with creamy mouthfeel. Coriander and subtle spice develop in the mid-palate with a light herbal note and whisper of banana, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) keeps the profile balanced and drinkable.

citrus-forwardsmooth wheatbalanced spicecreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and distinctly dry, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully without any harsh bitterness. A subtle herbal and spice memory persists briefly, inviting another sip.

drycleancitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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Food Pairing

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About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, citrusy, clean character as Einstök White Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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