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Fiddlehead White

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A Belgian-style witbier from Vermont with a smooth, slightly sweet malt base and subtle citrus and spice notes. Light-bodied and crisp with a delicate finish and modest bitterness throughout.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
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
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive Belgian yeast character—subtle banana esters and clove spice notes that are characteristic of witbier fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fiddlehead White

◎ Appearance

Fiddlehead White presents a pale, straw-golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. A dense, white head forms readily and persists beautifully, creating an inviting visual presentation. The beer displays lively carbonation that dances gently through the glass.

pale goldenbright claritydense white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive Belgian yeast character—subtle banana esters and clove spice notes that are characteristic of witbier fermentation. Delicate citrus and herbal undertones emerge, complemented by the gentle wheat foundation. The aromatics are restrained yet complex, inviting closer inspection without being overpowering.

banana estersclove spicecitrus hintsherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp wheat character and a smooth, slightly sweet malt foundation that provides pleasing roundness. Mid-palate reveals nuanced banana, clove, and citrus flavors working in harmony, while the low 15 IBU bitterness remains modest and well-integrated. The beer maintains excellent balance throughout, never becoming cloying despite its subtle sweetness.

crisp wheatbanana clove spicebalanced sweetnesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with a delicate, slightly dry aftertaste that invites another sip. The herbal and citrus notes linger briefly without heaviness, leaving a pleasant, zesty impression.

clean finishdryzesty
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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