Witbier

Witbier

Hey Joe Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Witbier is a witbier brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. A traditional Belgian wheat ale brewed with raw wheat, malted barley and oats to give it a hazy white appearance with the addition of dried orange peel and coriander.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.8%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Witbier beer

Witbier is a Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with coriander and orange peel, producing a refreshing, slightly spicy character.

How to serve Witbier

For the best experience, serve Witbier at 4–7 °C in a tall weizen glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the witbier style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with seafood, summer salads and light chicken dishes.

How strong is Witbier?

At 4.8% ABV, Witbier sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml12 g
440 ml17 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Witbier?+

Witbier has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. It is brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Witbier?+

Witbier is a Witbier brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company. Witbier is a Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with coriander and orange peel, producing a refreshing, slightly spicy character.

Who brews Witbier?+

Witbier is brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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