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witbier

witbier

8.8
A pale cloudy Belgian beer that brewers make from wheat and spices like orange peel and coriander
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪtˌbɪr/
translation icon : witbier
  • Belgian witbier
  • witbier, Belgian-style

Examples

  • For pints, look to local options like a golden witbier from Pike Brewing or a PGA (Perfectly Great Amber) from nearby Snoqualmie Brewery; there are 18 other options on tap, and you can order most by the pitcher.

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  • Hoegaarden is a well-known brand that produces a classic witbier with a refreshing taste and a hint of citrus.

  • Many people enjoy a witbier during the summer for its light body and aromatic spices like coriander and orange peel.

  • At the festival, I tried a flavorful witbier that paired wonderfully with the spicy food served at the event.

Synonyms

wheat beer
vswitbier
1 3.7

A light pale beer made with a lot of wheat, often cloudy and fizzy

highlights Belgian origin and added spices rather than general wheat focus
white beer
vswitbier
4.9

A pale cloudy beer made from wheat and lightly fizzy

is a Belgian spiced version that adds coriander and orange peel

Surface Forms

witbier singular
witbiers plural

Etymology

Witbier comes from Dutch and literally means 'white beer', because wit is 'white' and bier is 'beer'. So the name reminds you of the beer's pale, cloudy colour and light, often citrusy or spicy, taste.