hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Original Beer Company Wollong Blanc

Original Beer Company
Tap to rate
🌍 South Korea · Belgian Wit · One of 2 Belgian Wits in hopIQ

A Belgian Wit in the Korean 750ml champagne format — pale yellow, buoyant wit yeast character, orange peel and coriander in the classic pattern, light body, soft-clean finish. Unusually five silvers in three years (WBA, AIBA, LBC, IBC) — Original Beer Company is among the most systematically successful Korean craft breweries in international competitions.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards 2025
Silver · 2024
London Beer Competition 2024
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards 2024
Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards 2023
Silver · 2023
International Beer Challenge 2023
Silver — Australian International Beer Awards 2025
Silver — London Beer Competition 2024
Silver — World Beer Awards 2024
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Wit.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
coriander
hazy
orange
citrusy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original Beer Company Wollong Blanc

Appearance

Pale yellow with bright clarity and a fine, delicate white head that settles into a thin lace along the glass. Carbonation is lively and sustained, creating a persistent stream of fine bubbles that maintains the beer's visual liveliness throughout the pour. The champagne-format presentation emphasizes the beer's effervescence and pale, luminous character.

pale yellowbright and clearfine carbonationdelicate head lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with buoyant Belgian yeast character—earthy, slightly phenolic notes that ground the beer's top notes. Coriander and dried orange peel emerge clearly, layered with subtle wheat grain undertones and a whisper of herbal spice. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without overwhelming intensity, inviting continued exploration.

Belgian yeast, phenolicorange peel and corianderwheat grainherbal spice

Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with soft wheat malt sweetness balanced by the characteristic spice and citrus notes. The mid-palate remains delicate and refreshing, allowing the coriander and orange character to unfold without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained (15 IBU), finishing clean with only a gentle herbal-spice lingering edge.

light and crispwheat malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessclean palate

Finish

Soft and clean, with a short to medium finish that fades gracefully without astringency. A faint orange peel note persists briefly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

soft finishrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
79
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original Beer Company Wollong Blanc

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Original Beer Company Wollong Blanc

About Belgian Wit

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Wit?

Belgian Wit is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Wit

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coriander, hazy, wheat character as Original Beer Company Wollong Blanc will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Belgian Wits in hopIQ

Compare with another beer →