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Grosse Bertha

Brussels Beer Project
Belgium·Witbier·Rank 4 of 13 · The Best Belgian Wheat Beers
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A Belgian wit and German Hefeweizen hybrid — big, bold, and unfiltered. Named after the famous cannon, Grosse Bertha delivers the classic wheat beer character of banana and clove with an elevated ABV and a creamy, smooth body.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
yeasty
spicy
bready
Aroma
Prominent clove and banana esters dominate the nose, typical of the Belgian wit and Hefeweizen hybrid character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grosse Bertha

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a soft haze from the suspension of yeast, characteristic of an unfiltered wit. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation animates the body throughout.

pale goldenunfiltered hazedense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Prominent clove and banana esters dominate the nose, typical of the Belgian wit and Hefeweizen hybrid character. Beneath lies a gentle wheat grain softness with subtle yeasty undertones. The elevated alcohol is well-integrated, adding warmth without harshness.

clove-forwardbanana esterswheat grainwarm alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and creamy, with clove spice and ripe banana flavours developing immediately. Wheat provides a soft, bready mid-palate foundation, while the yeast character contributes a subtle earthiness. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the spice and fruit to remain central, with a touch of sweetness providing balance.

creamy textureclove-banana balancesoft wheat maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with clove lingering gently on the palate. The 7% ABV provides a subtle warming sensation without overwhelming the aftertaste.

dry finishclove persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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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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