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The White Lodge

Elysian Brewing
United States·Witbier·Rank 32 of 50 · The Best American Wheat Beers
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A classic Belgian-style wit with a heavy wheat-and-oat bill, coriander and orange peel in the kettle for a citrus-and-floral lift. Pale, hazy, and built for warm afternoons.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderwheatorange
coriander
wheat
orange
floral
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from orange peel, layered over a subtle floral character.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The White Lodge

◎ Appearance

The White Lodge presents a pale, hazy golden appearance characteristic of the witbier style. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The suspension of wheat and oat particles creates an inviting, soft cloudiness that catches the light.

pale goldenhazy from wheatfine white headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from orange peel, layered over a subtle floral character. Underlying wheat and oat malts provide a soft, bready foundation, while coriander adds a gentle spice and herbal complexity. The overall bouquet is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges.

orange peelfloral, herbalwheat and oatclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and wheaty with a creamy mouthfeel. Citrus and orange notes develop mid-palate, complemented by the subtle warmth of coriander and a whisper of herbal spice. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the malt and adjuncts to dominate, finishing with a light, crisp quality.

creamy wheaten bodycitrus-forwardcoriander spicelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus and floral notes lingering briefly on the palate. The carbonation provides a light, effervescent lift that encourages another sip.

crisp, refreshingcitrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
81
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 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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