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Sterk Wit

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A Belgian-inspired white ale, brewed with orange zest, lightly spiced with coriander and then can conditioned. As a double wit it carries 7.0%, and it comes across orangey. Gold at the Great American Beer Festival in 2004. Brewed seasonally, usually one or two times a year.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2004
Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderorangecitrusy
coriander
orange
citrusy
wheat
spicy
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright orange zest and fresh citrus notes, layered beneath a pronounced coriander spice that defines the character.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sterk Wit

◎ Appearance

Sterk Wit presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-crafted witbier. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is evident and lively, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright orange zest and fresh citrus notes, layered beneath a pronounced coriander spice that defines the character. Soft wheat grain undertones provide a subtle foundation, while the overall impression remains clean and refreshing without any harsh alcohol presence. The aromatic profile is inviting and harmoniously balanced.

orange zestcoriander spicewheat graincitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and orange character that carries through the mid-section with gentle spice complexity from coriander. Wheat malt provides a light, slightly sweet backdrop without becoming heavy, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the adjunct flavors to remain prominent. The finish is clean and dry, leaving no cloying residue.

citrus-drivenlight spicedry finishrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with a crisp, clean aftertaste that echoes the orange and spice notes without lingering heavily. The refreshing quality persists through the aftertaste, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

clean aftertasterefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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