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Urban Chestnut Half Wit

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Urban Chestnut's Belgian Witbier — 5.2% ABV, 13 IBU, unfiltered wheat body, coriander and dried orange peel, soft yeasty warmth. The lineup's Belgian entry, sitting alongside Schnickelfritz Hefe in the wheat slot — Belgian yeast character rather than Bavarian, brighter and more citric. A wit executed at Urban Chestnut's high bar.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatyeastyclean
wheat
yeasty
clean
coriander
citrusy
orange
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with dried orange peel and a subtle coriander spice creating a gently herbal frame.
also:floral
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Urban Chestnut Half Wit

◎ Appearance

A hazy pale golden body with fine suspended particles from the unfiltered wheat base, creating a soft, cloudy presence in the glass. The head is modest but stable, clinging to the rim with delicate lacing. Carbonation is gentle and even throughout.

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◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with dried orange peel and a subtle coriander spice creating a gently herbal frame. Underneath runs a soft, yeasty warmth characteristic of Belgian Witbier fermentation, lending a slightly phenolic, clove-like undertone. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without sharp or aggressive top notes.

orange peelcoriander spiceBelgian yeast warmthcitrus brightness

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and grainy from the wheat malt, with a light, clean body that allows the spice and citrus to develop across the mid-palate. Coriander and orange work in tandem with a subtle floral quality, while the Belgian yeast adds a gentle phenolic spiciness that keeps the profile complex without becoming heavy. Bitterness is restrained at 13 IBU, serving as mere background support rather than a driving force.

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◑ Finish

A crisp, refreshing fade with lingering warmth from the yeast character. The finish is clean and dry, leaving behind a faint spice memory without any cloying sweetness.

crisp fadedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 Belgian Witbier

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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

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