Witbier

BJCP 24A specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

OG
1.051
1.044
1.052
FG
1.012
1.008
1.012
ABV
5.1%
4.5
5.5
IBU
18
8
20
BU:GU
0.36
0.15
0.45
SRM
5
2
4

Grain character

GrainyBiscuitCaramelDark FruitChocolateCoffeeRoastNuttyHoney
Each axis is scaled to how intense that flavour gets in real malt bills.

Hop character

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Average share of the grain bill when used.

  • 2°
    Wheat malt37%
  • 2°
    Pilsner malt50%
  • 1°
    Flaked oats8%
  • 1°
    Flaked wheat27%
  • 2°
    Pale / 2-row (generic)46%
  • 9°
    Munich (light)7%
  • —
    Rice hulls (lauter)6%
  • 3°
    Acidulated malt4%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

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