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Harpoon UFO White

Harpoon Brewery
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🌍 United States · Witbier · One of 44 Witbiers in hopIQ

Harpoon's Belgian-inspired Witbier — UFO stands for 'Unfiltered Offering'. Brewed with coriander and orange peel for a hazy, citrus-spiced character with a light, refreshing finish. UFO White is Harpoon's summer flagship and Boston's most popular wheat beer.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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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 mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

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
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
coriander
orange
spicy
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Featured inThe Best American Wheat Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harpoon UFO White

Appearance

UFO White presents a pale, hazy golden hue with a slightly cloudy appearance characteristic of an unfiltered witbier. A thick, creamy white head forms generously and persists well throughout the drinking experience. Fine carbonation creates a delicate sparkle within the glass.

hazy goldencloudycreamy white headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is immediately inviting, with bright citrus and orange peel aromatics mingling with subtle Belgian spice notes. Coriander and clove add complexity, while wheat and a hint of banana provide a soft, slightly fruity backdrop. The overall impression is refreshingly aromatic without being overpowering.

citrus-forwardspicedorange peelfruity

Taste

The palate opens with crisp wheat character and bright citrus notes, followed by distinctive orange and coriander spice that develops smoothly mid-sip. A subtle banana ester and light clove complement the wheat base, while minimal bitterness (10 IBU) allows the adjunct flavors to shine. The body remains light and creamy, maintaining excellent balance throughout.

citrus-spicedwheatysmoothgently spiced

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly without becoming harsh. The light body and low bitterness ensure a crisp, quenching conclusion that invites another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Harpoon UFO 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 Harpoon UFO 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 wheat, citrusy, coriander character as Harpoon UFO White will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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