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White Waves

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White Waves is the brewery's take on a style that is still taking shape: a spiced Belgian wheat beer, abundantly hopped. Dry hopping with Dr Rudi, Rakau and Cascade gives an intense aroma of citrus and pine and a citrusy taste, held in balance by wheat, coriander and bitter orange peel. 5.7% ABV and 45 IBU; vegan.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusypineycoriander
citrusy
piney
coriander
hoppy
spicy
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with intense citrus notes from the dry hop charge of Dr Rudi, Rakau and Cascade, layered beneath with a distinct piney backbone.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Waves

◎ Appearance

White Waves presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of its wheat beer foundation. The head is generous and persistent, with fine bubbles that maintain good adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively presentation.

pale goldenhazypersistent foambright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with intense citrus notes from the dry hop charge of Dr Rudi, Rakau and Cascade, layered beneath with a distinct piney backbone. Coriander and bitter orange peel emerge as supporting aromatics, adding spicy complexity without overshadowing the hop-forward character. Subtle wheat and grain notes provide a gentle foundation.

citrus-forwardpinecoriander spicebitter orange

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with citrus flavours immediately engaging the palate. The mid-palate develops a pleasant interplay between the wheat base and spice from coriander, while the dry hopping persists with piney, citric character. A measured bitterness of 45 IBU arrives gradually, held in balance by the wheat's softness and subtle orange peel dryness.

citrus-drivenbalanced hopwheat texturedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness and citric notes extending cleanly. A faint spice warmth from coriander and orange peel rounds out the aftertaste.

dryhoppy aftertastelingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About White IPA

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What is a White IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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