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New Trail White

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Belgian-style white ale with coriander and orange zest, a hint of light spice and a soft body. Pilsner malt, wheat malts and flaked wheat form the base, Belgian yeast and Crystal hops complete the recipe. This 5.5% ale from Williamsport is one of New Trail's Essentials, brewed every week and sold all day, every day.

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
cleancorianderspicy
clean
coriander
spicy
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from orange zest, followed by a distinct herbal coriander spice that feels gently lifted.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Trail White

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles into fine lacing along the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a soft, pillowy foam that clings gently to the walls. Light catches easily through the pale body, lending the beer an inviting, refreshing visual character.

pale goldenwhite headcrisp carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from orange zest, followed by a distinct herbal coriander spice that feels gently lifted. Soft wheat grain undertones provide a subtle breadiness beneath the botanicals, while the Belgian yeast character adds a hint of banana and clove that integrates rather than dominates. Crystal hop aromatics contribute a gentle floral whisper without sharpness.

orange zestcoriander spicewheat grainherbal-floral

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and light-bodied, delivering a soft malt foundation of wheat and pilsner that feels almost creamy on the entry. Coriander and spice notes develop through the mid-palate with a subtle citrus edge that refreshes without becoming sharp. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the botanical character to lead; the finish is dry but not austere, with lingering wheat softness.

soft malt bodycoriander-spice forwarddry citruslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading gracefully into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. Residual wheat softness lingers pleasantly without cloying, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean fadedry pepperwheat softness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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