Wheat beer

Belgian witbier The gentlest first step away from lager. Witbier is a hazy, pale Belgian wheat beer spiced with coriander seed and dried Curaçao orange peel, so the first sip tastes of citrus and soft bread, often with a hint of honey or vanilla, rather than hops. Bitterness sits low and strength stays a sociable 4.5 to 5.5 percent. The style died out in 1957 and came back in 1966 when Pierre Celis revived it at what became Hoegaarden, which is still the easiest bottle to find. Allagash White is the classic American version. Serve it cold, with or without the orange slice.