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Gentse Gruut Wit

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A witbier from the Ghent city brewery that leaves out hops and lets a medieval herb blend do the work. It smells fruity and herbal, then opens with a herbal-spicy dryness over a lightly creamy sweetness. The body stays light and soft, the flavors subtle, rounded and complex. Brewed on Rembert Dodoensdreef, 5.0% ABV, best poured at 4 °C.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral 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
herbalfruityspicy
herbal
fruity
spicy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced herbal and floral notes from the medieval spice blend, complemented by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of citrus and stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gentse Gruut Wit

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a soft, pillowy foam that demonstrates good lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale strawbright clarityfine white headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced herbal and floral notes from the medieval spice blend, complemented by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of citrus and stone fruit. A light wheaten sweetness provides a gentle backdrop without any hop character, allowing the complex herb profile to remain the defining character.

herbal and floralfruity esterswheaten sweetnessspice-forward

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a refined herbal-spicy dryness that gives way to a lightly creamy sweetness characteristic of the wheat malt base. The mid-palate remains soft and delicate, with layered herbal and subtle fruit notes that evolve without aggression. Bitterness is minimal and well-balanced, never dominating the refined interplay of spice and cereal notes.

herbal spicelight creaminessdry yet refinedcomplex and subtle

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering herbal notes that fade gracefully without residual sweetness or astringency. A refreshing, smooth exit that invites another sip.

clean and dryherbal faderefreshing
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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