Família
Ale Belga
Tipo
Ale
Status
ConsolidadoGuias
2015–2026 · 14 edições
Ale · Ale Belga
A pale, hazy Belgian wheat beer with spices accentuating the yeast character. A delicate, lightly spiced, moderate-strength ale that is a refreshing summer drink with its high carbonation, dry finish, and light hopping.
4.5–5.5%
ABV
8–20
IBU
2.0–4.0
SRM
1.044–1.052
OG
A pale, hazy Belgian wheat beer with spices accentuating the yeast character. A delicate, lightly spiced, moderate-strength ale that is a refreshing summer drink with its high carbonation, dry finish, and light hopping.
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.
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.
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 dry finish, and no bitter or harsh aftertaste.
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.
Exemplos comerciais
3.9–5.4%
ABV
10–17
IBU
2.0–4.0
SRM
1.038–1.050
OG
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.
Hop aroma is not present to low. Hop flavor is not present.
Straw to pale
Low with a noticeable wheat character.
Medium, with a degree of creaminess from wheat starch and/or oats.
