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Original 16 Prairie White

Great Western Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Witbier · One of 59 Witbiers in hopIQ

Two-row barley and spring wheat form the base, with orange zest and Saskatchewan-grown coriander going into the brew. It arrives cloudy and pale straw, carrying orange peel and lemon on the nose with a soft peppery spice sitting behind them. The wheat builds a fuller, faintly creamy body than the strength would suggest, and the close is tart and quenching rather than dry. Bitterness is negligible.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
tart
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
coriander
hazy
orange
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original 16 Prairie White

Appearance

Pale straw in color with a deliberate haze born from suspension of yeast and wheat protein. The cloudiness is characteristic of the style, lending a soft, diffuse appearance. Fine carbonation generates a modest, pillowy head with gentle retention.

pale strawhazy from yeastsoft white head

Aroma

Orange peel and lemon dominate the nose, bright and forward. A soft peppery spice threads through the citrus, grounded by the gentle grain presence of two-row and wheat. Saskatchewan-grown coriander adds subtle herbal complexity without dominating.

orange zestlemon peelwhite peppercoriander spice

Taste

Wheat builds a fuller, faintly creamy mouthfeel that belies the beer's modest alcohol. Citrus and coriander flavors echo the nose with a light, refreshing quality. Tart acidity closes the palate cleanly, with negligible bitterness—the finish is quenching rather than dry.

creamy wheat bodycitrus and spicetart and quenching

Finish

Short to medium, tart-driven closure with no lingering harshness. Lemon and a whisper of white pepper fade cleanly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

bright, quick faderefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original 16 Prairie White

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Original 16 Prairie White

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coriander, citrusy, tart character as Original 16 Prairie White will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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