hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Triga

Rubiu
Tap to rate
🌍 Italy · Belgian Witbier · One of 17 Belgian Witbiers in hopIQ

Named after the nuragic sacred symbol of Sardinia — 'Triga è un mare di grano, è una madre generosa che nutre i suoi figli' (Triga is a sea of wheat, a generous mother that nourishes her children). A classic witbier brewed with Maris Otter malt, East Kent Goldings, and Saaz hops; unfiltered and unpasteurised. Hazy pale gold with fine spicy aromatics, coriander, and a gentle orange-peel freshness.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Witbier.
Hop character
hoppy
floral
Malt character
wheat
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
coriander
orange
Compare with another beer →

FEATURED IN

#5 of 50The Best Italian Wheat Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Triga

Appearance

Triga presents a hazy pale gold with a fine, delicate head that clings lightly to the glass. The unfiltered nature creates a soft cloudiness throughout the body, catching light with a warm, inviting glow. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting gentle movement and a calm visual presence.

hazy pale goldfine head retentionunfiltered and bright

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced spicy notes—coriander dominates the opening, balanced by a gentle orange-peel citrus that adds freshness without aggression. Beneath these adjunct aromatics lies a subtle wheat-malt foundation with hints of Saaz herbal-floral character, creating a cohesive and inviting bouquet.

coriander spicecitrus peelherbal Saaz notes

Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the wheat malts providing a soft, slightly bready sweetness that supports the spice and orange-peel character. Mid-palate maintains good balance between the malty body and the refreshing bitterness (12 IBU) from East Kent Goldings, while coriander and subtle floral notes weave through. The finish dries gradually without harshness, leaving a lingering spice-and-citrus impression.

wheat-forward palatebalanced spice and citrusdry, clean finish

Finish

The finish is medium in length, trailing off with a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste that echoes the coriander and orange-peel aromatics. Refreshing and never cloying, Triga leaves the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry aftertastespice lingers
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Triga

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Triga

About Belgian Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Belgian Witbier

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

Other Belgian Witbiers in hopIQ