Bozeman Belgian Style Wit Bier

Bozeman Belgian Style Wit Bier

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Brewed by Bozeman Brewing Comany

Bozeman, MT, United States

Style:  Witbier

5.3% Alcohol by Volume

12 International Bittering Units

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A Montana version of an 18th Century light-bodied wheat beer, the tartness from the hops, yeast, a bitter orange are perfectly offset by the smoothness of the oats, sweet orange, coriander and subtle secret spices, making this a thirst-quenching, refreshing summer ale. Once the dominant style in Brussels around the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically around the city of Louvain and the village of Hoegaarden, this style became all but extinct around the 1950's. However, the lager revolution made serious inroads into the traditional wit bier markets. In its heyday, it was hugely popular with the grain and beet farmers in the production area. This type of wheat beer is made with malted wheat, flaked oats, and malted barley. Wit biers are traditionally spiced with sweet and bitter orange peels, freshly ground coriander and a secret spice known only to the brewers and kept far enough in the back of the flavor profile so as not to be instantly recognizable. The beer also has a slight lactic tartness that contributes to its drinkability on a hot summer day.