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Cloudwaters Witbier

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coriandercleanwheat
coriander
clean
wheat
citrusy
herbal
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lemon zest and a subtle herbal quality that departs from the typical orange peel of the style.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 5–8°C

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

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.

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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.

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