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Nit Wit

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A Belgian-style wit brewed with Maritime pale and wheat malt, unfiltered and hazy in the glass. Orange peel and coriander bring citrus zest and a fine seed-like spice, while the yeast lays a peppery, faintly clove-like note underneath. The hops sit at only 12 IBU and add a herbal, lightly grapefruit edge. The wheat keeps the body light and creamy, the finish tart, dry and short.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2012
Canadian Brewing Awards
French and Belgian Style Saison
★Silver — Canadian Brewing Awards (French and Belgian Style Saison)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coriandercitrusyherbal
coriander
citrusy
herbal
clove
tart
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from orange peel and coriander, followed by a distinctive peppery undertone and subtle clove character derived from the yeast strain.
also:orange,spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nit Wit

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, cloudy character from suspended yeast and wheat protein. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The unfiltered nature creates a soft, inviting opacity that is characteristic of the style.

pale strawunfiltered, hazyfine white headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from orange peel and coriander, followed by a distinctive peppery undertone and subtle clove character derived from the yeast strain. Herbal, grassy notes emerge beneath, with a whisper of grapefruit from the restrained hop charge. The overall impression is fresh, spiced, and inviting without any sharpness.

orange peelcoriander spicepeppery yeastherbal, grapefruit

◐ Taste

The palate is light and refreshing, with the wheat malt providing a soft, creamy mouthfeel that belies the low alcohol content. Coriander and orange dominate the mid-palate, layered with clove and a fine peppery quality. Bitterness is minimal at 12 IBU, instead offering a herbal, lightly grassy edge that keeps the beer balanced without aggressive hop bite.

light, creamy bodycitrus and spicerestrained bitternessherbal balance

◑ Finish

The finish is tart and dry, with the wheat contributing a subtle crispness that fades quickly. No lingering sweetness; the aftertaste remains clean, spiced, and gently herbal.

tart, dry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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