LERVIG Sauvignon Blanche

Name: LERVIG Sauvignon Blanche
Brand: Beer
SKU: 64ea8696eb7c437984691d79
Rating: 3.54 (273 reviews)

Witbier 6.3 º

Lervig Aktiebryggeri

This hybrid Sauvignon Blanche elegantly bridges the gap between a traditional Witbier and a refined white wine. The sensory profile is defined by a vivid interplay of passionfruit and yellow gooseberry aromas derived from both the 20% Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc wine blend and a significant dry-hopping of Nelson Sauvin. This hop variety imparts its signature crushed white grape and tropical character, layering over a delicate base of bready wheat and faint citrus. The experience is exceptionally crisp and vinous, maintaining the refreshing, effervescent spirit of a Belgian wheat ale while introducing a sophisticated, bone-dry finish and complex mineral acidity that elevates the overall drinkability.

Appearance. SRM 3; very pale straw with a milky, whitish-yellow shine. It displays a characteristic heavy starch haze and is crowned by a dense, white, moussy head with excellent retention and fine lacing.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of white grape, passionfruit, and gooseberry from the Nelson Sauvin hops and wine. These are supported by moderate bready, grainy wheat notes, light honey, and a perfumy-lemony coriander spice with subtle zesty orange peel.

Taste. Initial impression is bright and vinous. Pleasant bready and grainy malt flavors are quickly overtaken by tropical passionfruit and gooseberry. Hop bitterness is low to medium-low, supporting a refreshingly crisp, very dry finish. Subtle herbal-spicy coriander and citrus notes linger in the aftertaste without any harshness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a smooth, light creaminess from the wheat. High, effervescent carbonation provides a sparkling, refreshing quality. A light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, though the finish remains clean and free of astringency.

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