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Wayward Wit

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A witbier in the traditional Belgian style, hazy and straw-colored. Pale malts and a touch of unmalted wheat give it that traditional hazy, straw appearance. Coriander, orange peel and other spices lightly scent and flavor the beer, which the brewery calls a Belgian classic. It is part of the brewery's wheat series.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcorianderorange
wheat
coriander
orange
spicy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the nose, particularly orange peel that cuts through with gentle zest.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wayward Wit

◎ Appearance

A hazy, straw-colored beer that presents as intentionally cloudy through yeast in suspension. The pale golden hue is soft and inviting, with a fine white head that settles into a delicate lacing around the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence throughout.

hazy pale goldfine white headstraw-coloredsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the nose, particularly orange peel that cuts through with gentle zest. Coriander and spice layers emerge beneath, adding an herbal, slightly peppery character. The wheat base provides a soft, bready undertone that grounds the aromatic profile without dominating.

orange peelcoriander spiceherbalwheat-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light, with the wheat delivering a soft, gentle sweetness and a slightly grainy character. Coriander and orange peel develop through the mid-palate with restrained spice, creating a harmonious interplay that never becomes sharp. Low bitterness (12 IBU) keeps the beer clean and refreshing, allowing the adjunct flavors to remain approachable.

crisp and cleanlight spicerefreshingsoft wheat sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. The beer leaves a clean palate, inviting another sip without any cloying residue.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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