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Nutritional Values

🔥200kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾17gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️500 mlServing

* Per serving · 500 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Bruges White Beer

How to order / say it
Say it Brugse witte — [BROOJ-zeh WEE-teh]
Order I'd like a Bruges White Beer, please.
Locally Ik wil graag een Brugse witte, alstublieft.
Say locally

A refreshing, citrus-flavored Belgian wheat beer.

Why try it?

This beer captures the essence of Bruges' long history of brewing excellence. It's a symbol of local craftsmanship and tradition, offering a taste of the city's rich brewing culture.

How it tastes

Light and refreshing, the Bruges White Beer has a citrusy aroma with hints of coriander and a smooth, creamy texture, leaving a crisp, slightly sour finish on the palate.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Bruges has been a brewing hub since the Middle Ages, with this style of beer gaining popularity in the 20th century. It's a revival of ancient recipes, using locally sourced ingredients like wheat, oats, and spices.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g wheat
  • 🌾 300 g barley
  • 🧂 15 g hops
  • 🧂 5 g coriander
  • 🍋 5 g orange peel
  • 🫒 10 l water
  • 🧂 10 g yeast

Method

  1. 1 Combine water with malted wheat and barley in a large pot.
  2. 2 Boil and add hops, coriander, and orange peel.
  3. 3 Cool and transfer to a fermenter, add yeast.
  4. 4 Ferment until desired alcohol content, then carbonate.

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