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Harpoon UFO White

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusycoriander
wheat
citrusy
coriander
orange
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately inviting, with bright citrus and orange peel aromatics mingling with subtle Belgian spice notes.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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