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Optimal Wit

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🌍 United States · Belgian-Style Witbier · One of 1 Belgian-Style Witbiers in hopIQ

Port City's flagship and a multiple award-winner, named one of the country's top beers by Wine Enthusiast. A golden, hazy Belgian-style witbier with a soft, plummy aroma, gentle spice, and a refreshing, well-balanced finish.

ABV
5%

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

wheat
100%
refreshing
100%
fruity
60%
crisp
60%
spicy
60%
smooth
60%
dark fruit
60%
floral
30%
clove
30%
creamy
30%

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About Belgian-Style Witbier

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What is a Belgian-Style 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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Optimal Wit

Serve at 7–10°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.

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