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Švyturys Baltas

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Lithuania's most popular wheat beer — Baltas (White) is brewed in the Belgian witbier tradition with coriander and orange peel. Hazy, soft and refreshing with subtle spice and citrus. The summer beer that introduced Lithuanians to wheat beer beyond traditional dark ales.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
coriander
orange
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—fresh orange peel and subtle lemon zest—layered beneath a gentle spice character from coriander.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Švyturys Baltas

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, giving the beer a soft, cloudy appearance. A dense, creamy white head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving a fine lattice of lacing as you drink. Fine carbonation creates a gentle shimmer throughout the body.

pale straw, hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—fresh orange peel and subtle lemon zest—layered beneath a gentle spice character from coriander. Soft wheat and yeast contribute a light, grainy sweetness with a hint of banana and clove typical of Belgian witbier fermentation. The aromatics remain delicate and inviting rather than assertive.

orange peel, lemon zestcoriander spicewheat, yeast notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and smooth, with wheat malts delivering a light, slightly sweet entry that feels creamy on the tongue. Mid-palate brings forward the promised citrus and coriander interplay, while a subtle spice warmth develops without any harshness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the adjunct spices and citrus to dominate; the finish is clean and dry.

soft, creamy mouthfeelwheat, citrus, spice balancelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The beer fades with a crisp, refreshing dryness that leaves wheat and a whisper of orange on the finish. No residual sweetness clings; the aftertaste remains clean and inviting, encouraging another sip.

crisp, dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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

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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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