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Heineken Witpils

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🌍 Netherlands · Pale Lager · One of 73 Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Heineken Witpils is an unfiltered lager that brings wheat beer character into the brand's pilsner base. Developed from the limited Mokum750 brew poured in Amsterdam cafés, it uses barley and wheat malt, Citra hops, coriander seed and lemon peel, fermented with the house A-yeast. It pours hazy gold with a dense, lasting head. The nose is floral with lemon and a hint of grapefruit; the palate is soft and round with gentle wheat sweetness, light coriander spice, citrus peel and a dry, fresh finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
orange
Distinctive notes
hazy
coriander
spicy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heineken Witpils

◎ Appearance

Heineken Witpils presents a striking hazy golden hue with excellent clarity for an unfiltered lager. A dense, creamy white head forms and persists admirably, indicative of proper carbonation and wheat malt contribution. The haziness adds visual intrigue and authenticity to this hybrid pale lager style.

hazy golddense white headunfilteredcreamy foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent floral notes complemented by bright lemon and subtle grapefruit citrus. Coriander seed adds a gentle spice layer without overwhelming the delicate balance, while wheat malt provides a soft, slightly grainy undertone. The overall aromatic profile is refreshing and inviting, with Citra hops contributing to the citrus complexity.

floralbright lemoncoriander spicecitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and round with gentle wheat sweetness that balances nicely against subtle coriander spice and citrus peel notes. Mid-palate reveals smooth, clean malt character without excessive heaviness, while the Citra hops provide restrained bitterness and fresh citrus definition. The body remains light and approachable throughout.

wheat-sweetsmoothcitrus-spicedclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing with excellent clarity, allowing citrus peel and subtle coriander to linger pleasantly without astringency. A clean, crisp aftertaste invites another sip while maintaining the beer's balanced character.

drycleanrefreshingcitrus linger
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Heineken Witpils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Heineken Witpils

About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, wheat, citrusy character as Heineken Witpils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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