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A classic Belgian witbier named after a popular Flemish soap opera — light, hazy and refreshing with a fruity, slightly sweet character. One of Belgium's best-selling wheat beers.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatfruityclean
wheat
fruity
clean
spicy
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat and fresh grain notes, underpinned by a delicate spice character—hints of coriander and gentle phenolics from the Belgian yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittekerke

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. A dense, pillowy white head rises quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The cloudiness derives from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, contributing to the beer's visual softness.

pale goldenhazy, yeast-cloudeddense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat and fresh grain notes, underpinned by a delicate spice character—hints of coriander and gentle phenolics from the Belgian yeast. Citrus and light herbal notes emerge underneath, balanced by a subtle sweetness that never becomes cloying. The overall impression is bright, aromatic, and inviting without aggressive hop presence.

wheat, graincoriander, light spicecitrus zestclean, subtle yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and slightly sweet, with wheat providing a creamy, smooth base. Mid-palate brings a pleasant fruity character and a whisper of citrus brightness, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) allows sweetness to linger gently. A mild spicy bite emerges alongside, keeping the beer from feeling heavy or dull.

soft, slightly sweetcreamy wheatlight citrus, fruityvery low bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the carbonation carrying flavors toward a dry conclusion. A light, refreshing aftertaste of wheat and mild spice persists without lingering sweetness.

crisp, cleanshort to medium finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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.

Finding a similar Witbier

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