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Zonnig Zeewit

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A light white ale of 3.8%, brewed with seaweed picked from the North Sea. The brewery makes it together with an organisation that researches seaweed as a raw material for bioplastic, with bioplastic keg caps as the goal. A slightly salty aftertaste meets citrus; Magnum, Cascade and Simcoe are the hops, and the colour is light and hazy.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusysalty
wheat
citrusy
salty
clean
coriander
spicy
Aroma
Bright citrus notes from Cascade and Simcoe lead the nose, layered with soft wheat malt and a distinctive saline character from the seaweed addition.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zonnig Zeewit

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a pronounced haze from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, characteristic of the style. The head is fine and delicate, with modest retention and light lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears gentle, consistent with the beer's low gravity and refreshing intent.

pale strawhazy from yeastfine headlightly carbonated

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes from Cascade and Simcoe lead the nose, layered with soft wheat malt and a distinctive saline character from the seaweed addition. Subtle spice from coriander and yeast esters weaves beneath, creating an aromatic profile that is clean and inviting without aggressive hop intensity.

citrus, herbalseaweed salinitywheat maltspiced, subtle

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and wheat-forward, with creamy malt sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness from Magnum, Cascade and Simcoe. Mid-palate reveals the seaweed's mineral salinity and a crisp citrus bite, while coriander spice adds gentle complexity. The body remains light and clean, allowing each element to register without overwhelming.

wheat, creamymineral, saltycitrus, light bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshing, with the saline character persisting gracefully into the aftertaste. A whisper of citrus and herb lingers briefly before fading clean, leaving the palate crisp and ready for another sip.

dry finishlingering salinity
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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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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