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Orange Citrus Wheat

Mill Street Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Witbier · One of 58 Witbiers in hopIQ

A wheat beer following the Belgian witbier template, spiced with sweet orange peel and coriander. It pours hazy orange and keeps a soft, slightly creamy mouthfeel from the wheat portion. The aroma is dominated by orange citrus with mild coriander behind it. Bitterness stays very low, so the fruit and spice carry the beer through to a gently dry finish rather than a sweet one.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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 and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
hazy
coriander
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Orange Citrus Wheat

Appearance

The beer presents a hazy orange hue, characteristic of a wheat-based witbier where suspended yeast and grain proteins create deliberate cloudiness rather than flaw. The head is soft and slightly creamy, with modest retention and fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Carbonation is gentle, befitting the approachable 5% ABV.

hazy orangecreamy headsoft carbonation

Aroma

Bright orange citrus dominates the nose, with sweet peel character taking the lead. Coriander emerges as a supporting note—herbaceous and gently spiced rather than sharp. Underlying wheat malt provides a soft, grainy foundation without heavy phenolic or clove-driven yeast impressions.

orange peelcorianderwheat maltcitrus-forward

Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly creamy from the wheat malt body, delivering subtle sweetness from the grain. Mid-palate showcases orange and coriander in tandem, with the spice adding mild warmth and complexity. Bitterness remains subdued at 16 IBU, allowing fruit and spice to guide the palate through without astringency; the finish leans gently dry rather than cloyingly sweet.

wheat malt sweetnessorange-spice balancelow bitternessdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately lingering, with coriander and a whisper of orange peel fading into a light, dry sensation. No residual sweetness or harsh phenolics persist.

gently drymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Orange Citrus Wheat

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 Orange Citrus Wheat

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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

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