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Witty Monkey

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Sweet orange peel, coriander and tangerine drive this citrus wheat ale, brewed with Pilsner, wheat and Munich malts and Tettnang hops. It has 9.5% ABV and 16 IBU. According to the brewery, Witty Monkey used his clever curiosity to reimagine the style, which is why the orange character takes center stage over the usual wheat beer playbook.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
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
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes, with candied orange peel and tangerine leading the charge.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Witty Monkey

◎ Appearance

Witty Monkey presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a delicate foam collar that slowly recedes. Light streams through the body with minimal haze, revealing the beer's refined wheat ale character.

pale goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes, with candied orange peel and tangerine leading the charge. Coriander spice emerges in the mid-range, adding an herbal complexity that lifts the bouquet. Beneath these adjuncts lies a soft, biscuity malt foundation from the Pilsner and Munich grains, with only subtle noble hop character from the Tettnang.

orange peel, tangerinecoriander spicebiscuity maltnoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is sweet and approachable, with the citrus and coriander taking immediate center stage over traditional wheat beer spice. The mid-palate develops a clean, fruity character that balances the adjunct-driven sweetness with a whisper of herbal dryness. The 16 IBU keeps bitterness minimal and well-mannered, allowing the brewing philosophy—orange over convention—to shine through without harshness.

citrus-forwardsweet orangeclean fruitlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with the coriander and orange peel lingering in a refreshing fade. The 9.5% ABV sits comfortably in the background, providing body without heat or alcoholic burn.

crisp faderefreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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