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St. Bernardus Wit

Brouwerij St. Bernardus
Belgium·Belgian Witbier
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The Wit is St. Bernardus's entry into the Belgian witbier style — 5.5% ABV, brewed with malted wheat, coriander, and orange peel. It pours a hazy pale straw colour with a fluffy, short-lived white head. The aroma is fresh and appealing: orange zest, light coriander spice, and gentle floral notes from the yeast and wheat, with a hint of lemon peel. On the palate it is light and refreshing, with lively carbonation and a slightly tart, clean finish. The spicing is restrained compared to some witbiers — the brewery's house yeast character is present but subtle, giving it a slightly more refined character than some mass-market examples. A pleasant warm-weather beer from a brewery better known for its dark, strong ales.

ABV
5.5%
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
wheatcitrusycoriander
wheat
citrusy
coriander
spicy
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, zesty orange and lemon citrus notes, complemented by restrained coriander spice that sits well in the background.
also:floral,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Bernardus Wit

◎ Appearance

A hazy pale straw pour with fine suspended matter creating a soft, cloudy appearance characteristic of the witbier style. The fluffy white head forms readily but recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Bright, lively carbonation is evident throughout.

hazy pale strawfluffy headfinely cloudybright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, zesty orange and lemon citrus notes, complemented by restrained coriander spice that sits well in the background. Delicate floral and herbal impressions emerge from the house yeast character, lending subtle complexity without dominating. A gentle wheat grain sweetness provides the foundation.

orange zest, lemon peellight coriander spicefloral yeast notesfresh, refined

◐ Taste

Light-bodied and refreshing on entry, with the wheat malt providing soft cereal sweetness balanced against a gently tart, citric acidity. The mid-palate stays clean and bright, with restrained spice integration and a whisper of herbal complexity from the yeast. Bitterness is minimal, allowing the beer's delicate flavour layers to emerge clearly.

light, crisp palatewheat sweetnesscitric tartnesssubtle spice integration

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with lingering citrus notes and a slightly dry, refreshing aftertaste. The spicing fades gracefully, leaving the palate fresh and inviting another sip.

clean, short finishlingering citrusdry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
78
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 Belgian Witbier

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What is a Belgian 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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