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A Belgian-style witbier brewed with unmalted wheat and oats, which give it its characteristic haze. Citrus fruit and oriental spices go into the brew, and together with the Belgian yeast strain they shape the profile: citrus notes up front, a spicy layer behind them, and a soft, grainy base from the wheat. Bitterness stays very low, so these two carry the beer on their own.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
Barcelona Beer Challenge
Belgian Ale
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge (Belgian Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyspicy
wheat
citrusy
spicy
fruity
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered beneath subtle oriental spices that evoke coriander and a whisper of clove.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Asia

◎ Appearance

A pale, hazy golden beer with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The cloudiness derives from the unmalted wheat and oats, creating the classic witbier silhouette. Carbonation is lively, lifting the suspended particles in a gentle dance.

pale goldenhazy from wheatpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered beneath subtle oriental spices that evoke coriander and a whisper of clove. The Belgian yeast contributes a soft, slightly phenolic character that adds complexity without dominating. Behind these elements sits a gentle, grainy backdrop from the unmalted wheat and oats.

citrus zestoriental spicesBelgian yeast

◐ Taste

Citrus and spice lead the palate, with the citrus entry giving way smoothly to a warming spice mid-palate. The wheat and oats create a soft, rounded body with a slightly grainy sweetness that balances the aromatic layers. Bitterness remains low and restrained, allowing the fruit and spice to carry the flavor profile through to the finish.

citrus-forward entryspicy mid-palatelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently warming, with lingering citrus and a subtle spice fade. No harsh edges or lingering bitterness; instead, a soft grainy note from the wheat base softly closes the experience.

cleanwarming spice fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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