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Solhverv

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Solhverv is the brewery's organic Herslev Wit, a tribute to the light. It is brewed with Mandarina hops, Danish malt, German hops and Belgian inspiration, using organic barley, wheat and oats. A witbier from the organic farm brewery in Herslev, just outside Roskilde.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
coriander
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat grain and a light citrus lift—the Mandarina hops contribute gentle orange zest without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Solhverv

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that builds readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively, creating a persistent collar of fine bubbles that slowly subsides. Light catches the beer cleanly, speaking to its organic malt foundation and careful brew process.

pale straw yellowbright white headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat grain and a light citrus lift—the Mandarina hops contribute gentle orange zest without aggression. Underneath sits a delicate spice from coriander and possibly oats, creating a rounded, almost herbal character. The overall impression is clean and herbaceous, with no yeast funk or oxidative notes; the organic barley and wheat provide a subtle, grainy foundation.

citrus zestwheat graincoriander spiceclean and herbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with wheat and oat silkiness coating the mouth. Citrus and subtle spice build mid-palate in harmony, neither assertive nor thin. The bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, serving as a clean, refreshing counterpoint rather than a dominant note. The finish leaves no residual sweetness, maintaining a dry, quenching quality throughout.

light silky mouthfeelbalanced citrus and spicerestrained bitternessdry and quenching

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and clean, with the citrus and spice fading into a dry grain character. A subtle peppery warmth lingers briefly before the beer dries completely, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean, drybrief peppery warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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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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