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A Belgian-style witbier at 4.8% with fresh lemon and orange zest and juice added, balanced by a handful of toasted coriander. Barley, wheat and oats form the base, Centennial and Mittelfrüh the hopping. Citrus leads clearly, lemon first and orange behind it, while the overall impression stays rounded, bright and refreshing – low in intensity, as the name's nod to pastel colours suggests. Sold in cans.

ABV
4.8%
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
citrusyorangecoriander
citrusy
orange
coriander
wheat
clean
spicy
Aroma
Lemon zest and fresh citrus juice dominate the nose, with orange notes emerging just behind.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pastel

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light gold, brilliantly clear with fine carbonation evident throughout. A delicate white head forms quickly and recedes to a thin collar with modest lacing. The visual presentation matches its pastel aesthetic—luminous and inviting without density.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Lemon zest and fresh citrus juice dominate the nose, with orange notes emerging just behind. Toasted coriander adds a subtle spice note without overriding the brightness. The wheat and oat base contributes a soft, grainy undertone that keeps the overall impression rounded rather than sharp.

lemon zestorange juicetoasted coriandersoft grain notes

◐ Taste

Citrus leads cleanly on the entry, lemon first with orange following into the mid-palate. Coriander spice integrates naturally, complementing rather than dominating. The bittering is restrained at 15 IBU—the Centennial and Mittelfrüh hops provide structure without aggression, allowing the wheat and oat softness to balance the acidity from added fruit.

bright citrusgentle spicerestrained bitternesssoft mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Short to medium dry finish with lingering citrus acidity. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with no alcohol warmth at 4.8% ABV.

dry finishcitrus lingercrisp and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
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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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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