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Citrus tartness, subtle floral aromas and delicate peppery spice make up Twist, a 5.2% Belgian-style white ale brewed with Curaçao orange peel and coriander. It comes from Wicked Weed in Asheville, North Carolina, a brewery that began as a downtown brewpub in 2012 and opened with 25 draft beers on tap.

ABV
5.2%
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
coriandercitrusytart
coriander
citrusy
tart
orange
spicy
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Curaçao orange peel and fresh citrus notes, immediately followed by the characteristic spice of coriander and a subtle peppery quality.
also:clean,wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twist

◎ Appearance

Twist presents a pale straw yellow color with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that demonstrates good retention and delicate lacing. The carbonation is brisk and evident, lending a crisp visual liveliness to the glass. The beer's pale hue reflects its light Malz bill and low color intensity typical of the Witbier style.

pale straw yellowfine white headbrisk carbonationexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Curaçao orange peel and fresh citrus notes, immediately followed by the characteristic spice of coriander and a subtle peppery quality. Behind these adjunct-driven aromatics lies a delicate floral undertone and soft wheat character that adds complexity without dominating. The overall aromatic profile is clean and bright, with no harsh edges or oxidative notes.

orange peelcoriander spicecitrus-forwardfloral and soft

◐ Taste

On entry, the palate presents immediate citrus tartness and a peppery spice that engage the taste buds without aggression. The mid-palate reveals the wheat's subtle sweetness and a delicate wheaten texture, while the coriander provides a lingering herbal dimension. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBUs, allowing the citrus and spice to lead; the finish is clean and crisp without astringency.

citrus tartpeppery spicewheaten sweetnessclean and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the citrus tartness carrying through alongside a gentle peppery fade. Aftertaste remains bright and clean, leaving a light, thirst-quenching impression rather than any lingering heaviness.

dry and refreshingcitrus fadelight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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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About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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

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