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Witte Simmie

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Orange peel and lemongrass in the aroma, then a soft, fresh taste with light malty sweetness, subtle spicy tones and citrusy hop aromas, and a light, fresh finish. A 5.2% witbier brewed with barley and wheat malt and Cascade hops, named after Simcoe, the brewery dog, who had starred in several one-off beers before.

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
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusywheatorange
citrusy
wheat
orange
malty
spicy
clean
Aroma
Orange peel and lemongrass lead the nose, supported by soft wheat malt notes and a whisper of spice from the brewhouse additions.
also:coriander
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Witte Simmie

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting tone. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively, effervescent presence throughout.

pale strawcleargood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Orange peel and lemongrass lead the nose, supported by soft wheat malt notes and a whisper of spice from the brewhouse additions. Cascade hops contribute a gentle citrusy character without aggressive herbalism. The overall impression is fresh, inviting, and gently aromatic.

orange peellemongrasswheat maltcitrus hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with light malty sweetness balanced by subtle spice notes and restrained bitterness. Citrus from the Cascade hops threads through the mid-palate, while wheat malt provides body and a slightly creamy mouthfeel. The bitterness remains delicate throughout, never harsh or assertive.

soft malty sweetnesssubtle spicelight citruscreamy wheat body

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with a light, dry conclusion that leaves no cloying aftertaste. The finish is medium-short and invites the next sip.

cleanrefreshinglight dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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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