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Gooisch Wit

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Fruity and fresh with a creamy head: Gooisch Wit is a pale blond weizen-style beer in which buckwheat takes the place of wheat, the local grain of the Gooi. Only little hop is used, which keeps the character mild, so at 4.5% ABV and 18 IBU it stays easy to drink without turning watery. Brewed in Hilversum.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatclean
fruity
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright stone fruit and citrus notes, likely from the yeast profile of this weizen-style ale.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gooisch Wit

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent white head that clings well to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating fine bubbles that support the creamy foam structure throughout the tasting experience.

pale goldclearcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright stone fruit and citrus notes, likely from the yeast profile of this weizen-style ale. Subtle buckwheat grain character adds a soft, slightly earthy undertone beneath the fruit, while the restrained hopping keeps the aromatic profile clean and welcoming without grassy or herbaceous edges.

stone fruitcitrusbuckwheat grainclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with the buckwheat providing a light cereal character that distinguishes this from traditional wheat ales. Mid-palate showcases gentle fruity esters alongside a soft, velvety mouthfeel; the minimal bitterness (18 IBU) allows the fruit and grain to dominate without any sharp finish. The beer drinks remarkably light and approachable without sacrificing body or flavor complexity.

fruity estersbuckwheatsmoothlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the fruit character fading gracefully into a clean, dry aftertaste. A gentle cereal sweetness lingers briefly before the beer's natural dryness takes over, inviting another sip.

crispdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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