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Soft notes of citrus and spice mark Mostly Cloudy, a witbier modeled after the original Belgian witbiers that the brewery places in monasteries of the early 14th century. It wears a light, fluffy head and finishes clean and crisp, at 4.7% ABV and 12 IBU. A seasonal brew from Long Trail, the Vermont brewery in Bridgewater Corners that has been brewing since 1989.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancitrusyspicy
clean
citrusy
spicy
wheat
coriander
Aroma
Soft citrus notes emerge first—orange zest and a whisper of lemon—layered with gentle spice reminiscent of coriander and a touch of black pepper.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mostly Cloudy

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, clouded appearance held by suspended yeast. A light, fluffy head rises quickly and disperses with modest retention, leaving faint lacing on the glass. The low SRM and yeast suspension create the characteristic milky-soft visual presence of a traditional witbier.

pale strawhazy from yeastfluffy headsoft lacing

◌ Aroma

Soft citrus notes emerge first—orange zest and a whisper of lemon—layered with gentle spice reminiscent of coriander and a touch of black pepper. Beneath lies a clean wheat character with subtle herbal undertones from noble hops. The overall nose is delicate and approachable, never assertive or heavy.

orange zestcoriander spicewheat grainherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and lively, with bright citrus flavors sustained through the mid-palate alongside the wheat's soft, slightly grainy body. Coriander and subtle spice provide gentle complexity without harshness. Minimal bitterness (12 IBU) allows the malt sweetness and fruit notes to lead, finishing with crisp, dry clarity.

citrus forwardwheat softlow bitternessspiced clean

◑ Finish

Short to medium, crisp and refreshing with no lingering sweetness or harsh edges. A faint citrus echo and dry wheat note fade quickly, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

crisp drylight citrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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