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Wayan

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Baladin's witbier — named after the Balinese word for 'firstborn'. Brewed with Italian kamut alongside the traditional wheat malt, coriander and orange peel. Hazy golden with a citrus-spiced character, orange peel and a refreshing, clean finish. Wayan is Baladin's take on the Belgian white beer tradition: elevated with heritage Italian grain and the brewery's signature artisanal touch.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
coriander
spicy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes, particularly orange peel, complemented by warming coriander spice and subtle herbal undertones.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wayan

◎ Appearance

Wayan presents a luminous hazy golden hue, true to the witbier tradition with characteristic cloudiness from suspended wheat proteins and yeast. A pillowy white head forms generously and maintains good retention, supported by the beer's moderate carbonation. The haziness is inviting rather than murky, allowing light to glow warmly through the glass.

hazy goldenwhite headbrightcloudy

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes, particularly orange peel, complemented by warming coriander spice and subtle herbal undertones. Italian kamut grain adds a gentle wheat-driven maltiness underneath the brighter aromatics. The bouquet is clean and aromatic without being aggressive, inviting further exploration.

orange peelcitruscoriander spicewheaty

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus brightness balanced by the subtle sweetness of heritage grain. The mid-palate develops the coriander and orange peel characteristics beautifully, creating a sophisticated spiced complexity. Low bitterness (12 IBU) keeps the focus on flavor nuance rather than hop assertion, allowing the Belgian yeast character and grain bill to shine.

orange peelcitrusspicedcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with excellent drinkability, the low IBU ensuring no lingering bitterness. A subtle warmth from the 5.8% ABV and fading citrus notes provide gentle closure without heaviness.

cleanrefreshingdry
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
83
Finish
84
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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