Beer style
Best hops for Witbier
Belgian white wheat - refreshing, with coriander and orange peel. Hops play a background role - making room for spices and yeast.
Typical ABV
4.5–5.5%
Typical IBU
10–20
Alpha acid range
3.5–6.5%
Dominant purpose
Aroma
Recommended hops for Witbier
1How to brew Witbier
50% unmalted wheat + 50% pilsner. Saaz or Hallertau, minimal bitterness (10–15 IBU). Witbier yeast (Wyeast 3944, T-58). Coriander and curaçao orange peel late in the boil.
