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Moersleutel Wit

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Citrus and white wine-like notes shape this easy-drinking Wit: Nelson Sauvin goes in at different stages of the brew, while classic Belgian yeast adds depth. Light malts and plenty of wheat create a beautifully hazy glass. At 5.5% ABV it is one of the seven beers in the Moersleutel core range, brewed in Alkmaar.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
citrusywheatyeasty
citrusy
wheat
yeasty
clean
coriander
spicy
Aroma
The Nelson Sauvin hop variety emerges as the dominant note, delivering crisp citrus and subtle white wine-like aromatics that recall stone fruit and green apple.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moersleutel Wit

◎ Appearance

A pale, luminous straw yellow beneath a thick, creamy white head. The beer presents a characteristic haze from its generous wheat content and Belgian yeast, with fine suspended particles creating a soft, diffuse appearance. Carbonation is moderate and persistent, with steady bubbles rising through the cloudy body.

pale straw yellowthick white headhazy wheat bodymoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The Nelson Sauvin hop variety emerges as the dominant note, delivering crisp citrus and subtle white wine-like aromatics that recall stone fruit and green apple. Supporting this are classic Belgian yeast esters—hints of banana and clove—layered with soft, grainy wheat notes. A whisper of fresh coriander rounds out the nose, creating an inviting, complex but restrained bouquet.

Nelson Sauvin citruswhite wine notesbanana estercoriander spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and light wheat sweetness, quickly balanced by the gentle bitterness of the Nelson Sauvin (15 IBU). Mid-palate reveals a smooth, almost creamy texture driven by the wheat and Belgian yeast character, with spice and a dry, slightly herbal undertone. The finish is clean and refreshing, without any rough edges or lingering harshness.

citrus forwardsmooth wheat bodylight spicecrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium-length finish leaves a pleasant dryness and subtle citrus grip on the palate. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness, making this beer highly drinkable and food-friendly.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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