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Rhubarb Wit

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🌍 United States · Witbier · One of 44 Witbiers in hopIQ

A traditional Belgian witbier made with Belgian ale yeast, orange peel, Maine oats, and New Hampshire wheat and chamomile — then loaded with 75lbs of New Hampshire rhubarb. Super drinkable, a bit tart, with pleasant citrusy lemon flavours dancing throughout. The epitome of summer in a glass.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
Hop character
floral
Malt character
wheat
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About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, citrusy, fruity character as Rhubarb Wit will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rhubarb Wit

Serve at 5–8°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rhubarb Wit

Appearance

A pale golden hue with the characteristic haze of an unfiltered witbier, revealing fine suspended particles that catch the light. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good persistence, leaving gentle lacing on each sip. Moderate carbonation rises steadily, creating a lively visual impression.

pale goldenhazy, cloudy from yeastpersistent headfine bubbles

Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and subtle orange peel alongside the soft, grainy sweetness of Belgian wheat and oats. Gentle floral notes from chamomile and Belgian ale yeast esters create a delicate backdrop, with no aggressive hop bite. The rhubarb presence emerges as a tart, slightly tart-fruity undertone rather than a dominant force.

orange peel, citrus zestBelgian yeast esterschamomile floraltart stone fruit

Taste

The palate opens with crisp wheat grain and a clean, lemony citrus character that evolves through the mid-palate into rhubarb's gentle tartness and subtle stone-fruit complexity. The low 15 IBU bitterness never intrudes; instead, the light creamy mouthfeel from oats balances the acidity beautifully. Orange and subtle floral notes persist without overwhelming the drinking experience.

wheat grain foundationlemon-citrus tartnessrhubarb aciditycreamy, soft texture

Finish

The finish is crisp and medium in length, leaving a clean dry sensation with lingering citrus and a whisper of tart rhubarb on the back of the palate. No heavy residue remains, inviting another sip.

dry, crisp finishcitrus and tartness linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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