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Fiddlehead White if you want a witbier with more weight and presence,
Harpoon UFO White if you want something lighter and more delicate.
Both nail the classic Belgian wheat beer template—same IBUs, both proper witbiers—but Fiddlehead's 5.3% ABV gives it noticeably more backbone. Think of it like choosing between whole milk and 2%: same character, different mouthfeel. Neither is wrong; it depends what you're eating or how thirsty you actually are.
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Body
Δ 6
Sweetness
Δ 5
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Tasting notes
Fiddlehead White
Fiddlehead White feels substantial in your mouth—that extra half-percent ABV matters more than you'd think. The coriander and orange peel are there but not aggressive; they sit behind a creamy, almost custard-like wheat base. There's a slight spice kick at the finish that lingers just long enough to make you take another sip. It's a witbier that doesn't apologize for existing.
Harpoon UFO White
Harpoon UFO White is the more ethereal take—it drinks almost like a wheat beer trying to disappear gracefully. The spice and citrus are brighter and snappier, less blended into the beer and more distinct as individual flavors. It's crisp without being thin, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. Perfect if you want something refreshing that still tastes intentional.
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