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Faxe Witbier

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Faxe Witbier is a wheat beer in the Witbier style from the Danish Faxe brewery. The Faxe Steambrewery was founded by Nicoline and Conrad Nielsen, whose first products were malt beer and mineral water, and Faxe today belongs to Royal Unibrew, which focuses on export.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatmaltyclean
wheat
malty
clean
coriander
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a gentle spice character, likely from coriander additions.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faxe Witbier

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a thin collar with good lacing. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating steady streams of fine bubbles that contribute to a crisp visual presentation.

pale straw yellowbright white headwell-carbonatedclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a gentle spice character, likely from coriander additions. Secondary notes of citrus zest emerge alongside clean malt sweetness, with a light floral undertone typical of the Witbier style. The yeast character is subtle and restraint, allowing the wheat and adjuncts to remain in the foreground.

wheat, grain-forwardcoriander spicecitrus zestsoft floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with refreshing wheat malt and a light sweetness that carries the initial impression forward. Mid-palate develops subtle coriander warmth and a faint citrus note, while bitterness remains low and integrated, never assertive. The mouthfeel is clean and dry, with soft carbonation that enhances refreshment without dominating.

wheat malt sweetnesslow bitternesslight spicecrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading gently into a subtle malty aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed with minimal residual sweetness, inviting another sip.

dry, cleanshort to medium finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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

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.

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