Low-ABV Belgian Witbier
Don’t forget to checkout our non-alcoholic version of this recipe: Nit Wit NA Belgian Witbier
Fruit-flavoured beers now make up more than 18% of U.S. craft beer sales (as of early 2025). Belgian fruit beers are especially popular with Millennials, Gen Z, flavour-seekers, and occasional drinkers. Consumers craving unique sensory experiences—eye-catching color, citrus aroma, and vibrant taste—are increasingly drawn to these bright, fruit-forward styles.
Half Wit Low-ABV Belgian Witbier keeps the character of a classic witbier while dialing back the strength. Coriander, sweet orange peel, and Kerry Blood Orange Extract layer in bright citrus and spice, while a touch of TasteSense™ Sweet helps fill out the body. At 2.4% ABV, it drinks light and refreshing but still shows the haze, mouthfeel, and flavour that make the style stand out.
Key Statistics
- Est. ABV: 2.45%
- Original Gravity: 6.0° P
- Final Gravity: 1.2° P
- IBU: 12–15
- Color: Cloudy White
- Brewhouse Efficiency: 80%
- Mash L:G Ratio: 3:1
Grains
67% Dingemans Pilsen Malt
15% OiO Rolled Oats
15% OiO Wheat Flakes
3% Weyermann® Acidulated Malt
Mash Profile
50°C: 15 min
70°C: 30 min
76°C: 5 min
Hops
60 min: Amarillo | 10 IBU
10 min: Amarillo | 5 IBU
Yeast
- Pitch Rate: 0.65 g/L
Spices, Fruit & Adjuncts
- 1.0 g/L (100 g/hL) crushed seed added 10 min before end of boil
- 0.8 g/L (80 g/hL) added 10 min before end of boil
- 0.5 mL/L (50 g/hL) added to finished beer
- 0.8 mL/L (80 g/hL) added to finished beer
Brewer’s Notes
Built for easy drinking, Half Wit Low-ABV Belgian Witbier shows how much flavuor you can pack into a 2.4% beer. A Belgian-style base with blood orange delivers the best of both worlds—classic craft character with a fresh, citrus-driven twist at an approachable ABV.