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Wit Voetje

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Banana leads, with mild spice and a hint of clove, a malty base and a little sweetness. Citrus and tropical notes flicker through, a faint sour edge closes the finish, and the mouthfeel is creamy with a light prickle. A wheat beer at 4.5% ABV and 25 IBU, brewed in Goes inside the oldest building in town.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatmalty
banana
wheat
malty
tropical
clove
citrusy
Aroma
Banana dominates the nose with classic Hefeweizen ester character, supported by subtle clove and a whisper of spice from fermentation.
also:spicy,sour,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wit Voetje

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the style, revealing the suspended yeast through Hefe fermentation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Light carbonation produces a gentle prickle on the palate without aggression.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Banana dominates the nose with classic Hefeweizen ester character, supported by subtle clove and a whisper of spice from fermentation. Underlying wheat malt provides a soft, bready foundation, while fleeting citrus and tropical notes add dimension without overwhelming the primary yeast signature.

banana esterclove spicewheat maltcitrus whispers

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced banana and wheat sweetness, developing a soft malty body with creamy texture. Mild clove and spice emerge mid-palate, complemented by hints of tropical fruit, while a gentle sour edge begins to define the development and prevents cloying sweetness.

banana forwardcreamy maltclove notestropical undertone

◑ Finish

A faint sour edge closes the finish cleanly, cutting through the sweetness with restrained acidity. The aftertaste lingers softly with wheat malt and a whisper of clove, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than heavy.

tart finishmalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

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About Hefeweizen

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What is a Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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