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Cloudwaters Witbier

Smithers Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Witbier · One of 52 Witbiers in hopIQ

The spring entry in the Skeena seasonal series, a Belgian-style wheat ale spiced with coriander, chamomile and lemongrass. It pours pale and cloudy, and the aroma runs to lemon zest and a light herbal sweetness rather than the orange peel the style usually brings. The wheat gives a soft, almost powdery body, the spicing stays gentle, and the finish is short and clean. Label art by Roy Henry Vickers.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Hop character
herbal
floral
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
coriander
citrusy
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cloudwaters Witbier

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a hazy, suspended character that catches light pleasantly. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that maintain a delicate ring around the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, delivering a gentle effervescence rather than aggressive prickling.

pale strawhazy, brightfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright lemon zest and a subtle herbal quality that departs from the typical orange peel of the style. Chamomile and lemongrass weave through gently, underpinned by a soft, wheaten sweetness. The spicing remains restrained, allowing the citrus and floral notes to breathe without dominating.

lemon zestherbal, floralchamomile, lemongrass

Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the wheat contributing a powdery, almost silken mouthfeel. Coriander and the herbal botanicals emerge cleanly on the mid-palate without sharpness, balanced by a gentle citrus lift. Bitterness is minimal and well-mannered, allowing the spice and grain to remain the focus throughout.

soft wheat characterbalanced spiceclean, citrus

Finish

The finish is short and crisp, leaving a clean slate on the palate. A faint herbal echo and dry, wheaten note linger briefly before fading to refreshing emptiness.

short, cleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cloudwaters Witbier

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cloudwaters Witbier

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 coriander, clean, wheat character as Cloudwaters Witbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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