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Witbier

Belgian Ale

A pale, hazy Belgian wheat beer with spices accentuating the yeast character. Adelicate, lightly spiced, moderate-strength ale that is a refreshing summer drink with its high carbonation, dry finish, and light hopping.
BJCP 2021

Parâmetros técnicos

OG
1.044 a 1.052
FG
1.006 a 1.012
ABV
4.5 a 5.5%
IBU
8 a 20
SRM
2.0 a 4.0

Aroma

Moderate bready maltiness, often with light notes of honey or vanilla.Light grainy, spicy wheat aromatics. Moderate perfumy-lemony coriander, often with a complex herbal, spicy, or peppery note in the background. Moderate zesty, citrusy-orangey fruitiness. A low spicy-herbal hop aroma is optional, but typically absent. Spices should blend in with fruity, floral, and sweet aromas and should not be overly strong.

Aparência

Very pale straw to deep yellow in color. The beer will be very cloudy from starch haze or yeast, which gives it a milky, whitish-yellow shine. Dense, white, moussy head. Head retention should be quite good.

Sabor

Pleasant bready, grainy malt flavor, often with a honey or vanilla character. Moderate zesty, orange-citrusy fruitiness. Herbal-spicy flavors, which may include lemony coriander and other spices, are common should be subtle and balanced, not overpowering. A spicy-earthy hop flavor can be low to none, and never overshadows the spices. Hop bitterness is low to medium-low, and supports the refreshing flavors of fruit and spice. Refreshingly crisp with a dryfinish, and no bitter or harsh aftertaste.

Corpo

Medium-light to medium body, often having a smoothness and light creaminess. Effervescent character from high carbonation. Refreshing, from carbonation, dryness, and lack of bitterness in finish. No harshness or astringency. Should not be overly dry and thin, nor should it be thick and heavy.

Contexto

This category contains the maltier to balanced, more highly flavored Belgian and French ales.

Exemplos comerciais

Allagash WhiteBlanche de BruxellesCelis WhiteHoegaarden WhiteOmmegang WitteSt. Bernardus Wit
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Harmonizações

Salada de frutas
Queijo brie
Crepe de ricota
Frango ao limão
Ceviche de camarão