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HooDoo Belgian Witbier

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Orange and a subtle citrus aroma and flavor from cracked coriander and bitter orange peel steeped at the end of the boil, with Belgian yeast character. Barley, wheat and oats make for a light body. 4.5% ABV, 14 IBU. The style all but died out in the 1950s before it was revived. Poured in the Biergarten, or to go in kegs and growlers.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
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
orangecorianderwheat
orange
coriander
wheat
citrusy
yeasty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent bitter orange peel and cracked coriander, offering a herbal-citrus complexity.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Belgian Witbier

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a visually inviting pour.

pale strawbrilliantly clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent bitter orange peel and cracked coriander, offering a herbal-citrus complexity. Belgian yeast character emerges behind the spice, contributing subtle fruity esters and a clean, grainy backdrop. The aromatic profile is bright and inviting without being heavy or floral.

bitter orangecoriander spiceBelgian yeast estersclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with wheat and oat malt providing a soft, pillowy foundation. The palate develops citrus and spice notes from the coriander and orange peel, balanced against a restrained 14 IBU bitterness that arrives late. The finish is dry and clean, with the yeast character supporting a light, sessionable body throughout.

wheat-forwardcitrus-spiceddry finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and clean, with lingering coriander spice and a gentle orange zest fade. No harsh bitterness remains; the aftertaste is dry and slightly herbal, inviting another sip.

dry aftertasteherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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.

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