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Witte Lambiek

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An orange flavour with the spicy notes of coriander in the finish. By law a lambic may contain up to 40 % unmalted wheat and shares its origin with wheat beer from the 13th century, so Oud Beersel infuses it with the same spices: coriander and orange peel. Yellow-golden at 6.8 % ABV, with three years of shelf life.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderorangespicy
coriander
orange
spicy
wheat
citrusy
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced coriander and orange peel, the signature spices of historical wheat beer tradition.
also:fruity,tart,funky,sour
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Witte Lambiek

◎ Appearance

Yellow-golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence that reflects the beer's classical lambic character.

yellow-goldenbright clarityfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced coriander and orange peel, the signature spices of historical wheat beer tradition. Beneath these herbaceous and citrus notes lies a subtle wheaty foundation with hints of funky, rustic fermentation character typical of wild yeast lambics.

coriander spiceorange peelherbalwild yeast funk

◐ Taste

The palate leads with bright citrus and coriander warmth, backed by soft wheat character and a gentle spiciness that builds through the mid-palate. A restrained tartness and subtle funkiness provide complexity, while the low bitterness allows the spice and fruit to remain the focal point. The mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing without being aggressive.

citrus-forwardspicy finishsoft wheattart and funkycrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering coriander and orange notes that fade gracefully. A light tartness persists, leaving the palate fresh and inviting another sip.

dry finishcoriander lingeringlight tart fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Lambic

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Lambic?

Lambic 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 Lambic

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