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Witte Woesteling

Netherlands·American Wheat Ale
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Light wheat beer with a fruity finish and plenty of citrus from the dry hop. It has 4.5 % ABV and is brewed with oats and hopped with Citra, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Cascade and Centennial. Rabauw is a non-profit brewery: every cent of profit is invested back, and the beer is brewed by Rabauwers, people with a distance to the labour market.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyfruity
wheat
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a generous citrus character from the Citra and Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Witte Woesteling

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, creating steady streams of small bubbles that support good lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed American wheat ale.

pale strawclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a generous citrus character from the Citra and Cascade hops. Subtle notes of orange zest and lemongrass emerge, complemented by mild floral undertones from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh. The oat adjunct adds a gentle, slightly sweet cereal note that rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming the hop-driven profile.

citrus zestwheat grainfloralclean cereal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, grainy wheat base and a pronounced citrus presence that builds through the mid-palate. Cascade and Centennial contribute subtle herbal and spicy undertones, while the low IBU of 14 keeps bitterness minimal and well-integrated. The oats provide a smooth, slightly creamy mouthfeel without any heaviness, maintaining the beer's overall lightness and drinkability.

crisp wheatcitrus forwardsoft bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading into a dry, crisp conclusion. The aftertaste leaves no residual sweetness or harshness, encouraging another sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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