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Overboard is a Belgian-style witbier at 4.8%, dry and refreshing in character. Curaçao orange peel and juniper berries go into the brew and add subtle hints of citrus, while a traditional witbier yeast strain does the fermenting. Wheat and pale ale malt form the base; Cascade and Saaz hops remain in the background with a modest bitterness. The beer joined the range in 2023, when the earlier wheat beer Grunt was withdrawn.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
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
wheatorangecitrusy
wheat
orange
citrusy
clean
herbal
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate citrus notes from Curaçao orange peel, complemented by subtle herbal and spicy undertones from juniper berries.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Overboard

◎ Appearance

Overboard presents a pale straw yellow hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with distinct lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presence typical of the witbier style.

pale straw yellowbright clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate citrus notes from Curaçao orange peel, complemented by subtle herbal and spicy undertones from juniper berries. Behind these adjuncts sits a soft, creamy yeast character that suggests banana and clove in quiet partnership. The Cascade and Saaz hops contribute only gentle floral whispers, remaining truly in the background.

orange peel citrusjuniper spicecreamy yeastsubtle florals

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with the wheat malt providing a soft, slightly grainy sweetness that never becomes cloying. Mid-palate unfolds with balanced citrus and herbal notes, while the modest 21 IBU bitterness remains restrained and harmonious. The finish is dry and refreshing, with the witbier yeast lending a faint peppery dryness that amplifies the thirst-quenching character.

soft wheat grainbalanced citrusdry finishgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, leaving a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste that invites another sip. No lingering sweetness or harsh bitterness remains, only a refreshing sense of clarity.

drypepperyclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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