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Magma Bergamot Wit

Birrificio Magma
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🌍 Italy · Belgian Witbier · One of 17 Belgian Witbiers in hopIQ

Calabria's unique contribution to the witbier world — brewed with bergamot peel from the Reggio Calabria coast, where 95% of the world's bergamot is grown. Pale and hazy with a fine white head; the nose is intensely floral and citrusy with the distinctive bergamot perfume. Light, refreshing, and unlike any other witbier on earth — the terroir beer of southern Italy's most aromatic region.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Witbier.
Hop character
floral
herbal
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magma Bergamot Wit

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, cloudy body that reveals the wheat-forward grain bill and suspended yeast. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively, producing a gentle effervescence that complements the beer's refreshing character.

pale straw yellowhazy, yeast-cloudyfine white head

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by the distinctive bergamot perfume—floral, citrusy, and intensely aromatic, reflecting the terroir of Reggio Calabria's prized peel. Supporting notes of wheat grain, subtle orange zest, and delicate herbal undertones emerge as the beer warms slightly. The overall aromatic profile is bright and refined, with no harsh or astringent edges.

bergamot, floral, citrusorange zest, herbal notesbright, refined

Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with the bergamot character unfolding across the palate in a clean, citrusy wave. The wheat malts provide a soft, slightly creamy backbone, while herbal and orange notes develop in the mid-palate without heaviness. Bitterness is minimal and restrained, allowing the botanical character to remain the focus throughout.

citrusy, bergamot-forwardlight wheat, creamy bodyminimal bitterness, clean

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering citrus and floral notes that fade gracefully. A subtle herbal dryness and the refreshing quality of the bergamot persist, inviting another sip.

dry, crisp finishlingering citrus and florals
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Magma Bergamot Wit

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Magma Bergamot Wit

About Belgian Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian 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.

Finding a similar Belgian Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, citrusy, floral character as Magma Bergamot Wit will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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