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Belgian White

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Bright citrus flavours run through this Belgian-style wheat ale, brewed with coriander and orange peel and hopped with Crystal at 5.0% ABV. It is a year-round beer, and the brewery suggests adding an orange slice. Montauk Brewing has belonged to Tilray since 2022. The brewery calls it smooth and mellow like a gentle wave.

ABV
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
citrusycorianderorange
citrusy
coriander
orange
wheat
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes, dominated by fresh orange peel and a distinctive coriander spice that defines the witbier style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Belgian White

◎ Appearance

This witbier presents a pale straw-gold color with brilliant clarity and a fine, delicate white head that settles into a thin lacing. The low SRM value of 3 confirms its characteristically light complexion, while visible carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that emphasizes its refreshing character.

pale straw-goldfine white headbrilliant claritygently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes, dominated by fresh orange peel and a distinctive coriander spice that defines the witbier style. Beneath these adjunct aromas lies a soft wheat-grain character with a clean, slightly herbal undertone from the Crystal hop contribution, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet.

orange zestcoriander spicewheat grainherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, citrus flavors move front and center with a refreshing orange character that plays beautifully against the subtle spiciness of coriander. The wheat provides a smooth, mellow body with restrained bitterness from the low 15 IBU, allowing the bright adjunct profile to dominate without any harsh edges or astringency.

citrus-forwardsmooth wheatcoriander spicerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish remains clean and crisp, with the citrus notes fading gracefully into a slightly dry, refreshing aftertaste. The beer's smoothness carries through to the end, encouraging another sip without lingering astringency.

clean, dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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