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Kaapse Witte

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A fresh aroma recalling white grapes comes from Hallertau Blanc hops, used in the whirlpool and the dry hop of this light Belgian-style witbier. The grist is the brewery's own Gerse Gerst, wheat and oats, 4.5% ABV, a modern interpretation of the classic Belgian white beer.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitycitrusy
wheat
fruity
citrusy
clean
floral
coriander
Aroma
Fresh and inviting, with white grape notes from Hallertau Blanc hops providing the aromatic foundation.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaapse Witte

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a steady stream of tiny bubbles rising through the clear body, contributing to strong lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale strawwhite lacingbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh and inviting, with white grape notes from Hallertau Blanc hops providing the aromatic foundation. Gentle herbaceous and floral notes emerge alongside subtle spice, supported by soft wheat maltiness that adds warmth without dominating the nose.

white grapeherbaceousfloralwheat grain

◐ Taste

Light and refreshing on entry, with wheat and oat grains delivering a soft, clean cereal character. The mid-palate reveals subtle coriander spice and citrus notes that build gently before a dry, crisp finish with minimal bitterness and no astringency.

wheat forwardcoriander spicecitrus notescrisp dry

◑ Finish

Short to medium, with a clean drying sensation and fading wheat notes. The aftertaste remains bright and refreshing without lingering sweetness or harshness.

clean dryrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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