Witbier

Witbier is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Belgian-Style Witbier. It typically presents as straw to pale.

Notes: Witbiers are brewed with malted barley, unmalted wheat and sometimes oats. Since the 1960’s, they are brewed with coriander and orange peel; modern versions sometimes feature other spices or citrus peel types. If present, characteristics of added spice should be balanced and not overpower other flavor attributes.

ABV: 4.0%-5.5%
IBU: 10-17
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 2-4
OG: 1.038-1.050
FG: 1.008-1.014

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.0%-5.5%

ABW:3.15%-4.35%

IBU:10-17

Perceived Bitterness:

Low, from noble-type hops.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Straw to pale

SRM:2-4

EBC:4-8

Clarity:

Unfiltered starch and yeast haze should be visible. Wits are traditionally bottle conditioned and served cloudy.

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.038-1.050

Original Gravity °P:9.5-12.4

Final Gravity:1.008-1.014

Final Gravity °P:2.0-3.5

Body:

Medium, with a degree of creaminess from wheat starch and/or oats.

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Low with a noticeable wheat character.

Hop Profile:

Hop aroma is not present to low. Hop flavor is not present.

Fermentation Character:

Low to medium fruity esters are present. Mild phenolic spiciness and yeast flavors may be present. Mild acidity is appropriate. Diacetyl should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.