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Beer journey · Belgium

Leuven & Flemish Brabant

Wheat, orange, coriander, hazy.

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Leuven & Flemish Brabant in depth

Witbier comes from Hoegaarden near Leuven, where it was revived in 1966 by Pierre Celis. Leuven itself stands for Stella Artois and for the university where brewing science is taught.

1Region & HistoryWitbier & University2Water & SoilGete, Dijle, Clay3Malt & GrainRaw Wheat4HopsRestrained, Spiced5Yeast & FermentationTop-fermented, Hazy6Beer StylesWitbier & Lager7TastingCold and Fresh8Food & Beer CultureMussels & Witloof
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