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Störtebeker Sommer-Wit

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Störtebeker from Stralsund brews this organic Witbier with the salt-spray clarity of the Baltic coast in mind. Coriander and orange peel dance across a soft, pillowy wheat body that finishes crisp and bone-dry — spritzig, as the Germans say, meaning it sparkles on the tongue. Perfect for warm afternoons when you want brightness without heaviness.

ABV
4.9%
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
orange
clean
spicy
Aroma
A vibrant aromatic profile leading with bright citrus notes from orange peel and herbal complexity from coriander and clove.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Sommer-Wit

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that retains well. The beer displays lively carbonation with visible effervescence throughout the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted witbier.

pale goldenwhite headeffervescentcrystal clear

◌ Aroma

A vibrant aromatic profile leading with bright citrus notes from orange peel and herbal complexity from coriander and clove. The wheat-based foundation carries subtle banana esters and yeasty phenolics typical of Belgian wit yeast, with a clean organic character.

orange peelcorianderbanana esterherbal clove

◐ Taste

Crisp and refreshing entry with a soft wheat body that feels light on the palate. The mid-palate develops pleasant spice notes from coriander and clove with subtle banana notes, while restrained bitterness (12 IBU) keeps the beer approachable and summery.

crisp wheatlight-bodiedspicedrefreshing

◑ Finish

Clean and dry finish with minimal aftertaste, allowing the herbal spice notes to fade gracefully. The effervescence lingers pleasantly without becoming cloying.

cleandrycrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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

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