Flora Fermentation releases the White IPA Witte Wieven
Flora Fermentation, based in Higashiomi, Shiga, has released Witte Wieven, a White IPA built on Belgian yeast spice and dank American hop aroma. The beer sits at 6.0% ABV and 47 IBU.
Hop BroToday's headline is Witte Wieven. Flora Fermentation in Higashi-Omi, Shiga just released this new White IPA.
MugiWait, that name already sounds powerful! White witches as a beer name? Craft beer really loves dramatic entrances!
Hop BroIt comes from a Belgian legend, which is fitting. The fun part is the Belgian yeast spice layered with dank American hop aroma.
MugiHold on, what is dank aroma supposed to mean? Like the beer just slam-dunked into the glass?
Hop BroClose on energy, wrong sport. It usually means a resinous, deep aroma with herbal or grassy edges.
MugiOhhh, so it is not just light and breezy. That gives it real flavor depth, right? White IPA is doing a lot!
Hop BroExactly. The grain bill uses Pale Ale Malt, Wheat Malt Light, and flaked wheat to build that soft, easy texture.
MugiFlaked wheat? Wait, are we suddenly in the cereal aisle? That is breakfast energy and I was not ready.
Hop BroBasically flattened wheat, yeah. Then it stacks Loral, Nelson Sauvin, Idaho 7 and more into 6.0% ABV, 47 IBU, which is a sharp bit of design.
MugiAnd this is from a brewery that started in 2023 and began brewing in-house in 2024, right? Sense of place plus modern hops is a dangerous combination.
Hop BroThat Flora plus Fermentation concept really lands for me too. Aiming for classic beer you never get tired of makes this white witch even more tempting.
MugiI am sold. Spicy, dank, soft, and layered is unfair in the best way. I want a pint right now.
Flora Fermentation began its activity in 2023 and started brewing at its own brewery in 2024 in Higashiomi, Shiga. The brewery name comes from Flora, referring to the plants and microorganisms of a place, and Fermentation. Its stated goal is to make classic beers that remain easy to drink over time.
The new beer, Witte Wieven, is a White IPA named after the white witch of Belgian folklore. According to the brewery's product notes, it layers spicy aromas from Belgian yeast with dank hop character for a beer with depth. The recipe uses Pale Ale Malt, Wheat Malt Light, and flaked wheat, alongside Loral, Waimea, Nelson Sauvin, Idaho 7, Cascade, Cashmere, and Chinook. The beer is listed at 6.0% ABV and 47 IBU.
White IPA can be a tricky style: it needs enough yeast character to feel distinct, but enough hop presence to stay modern and expressive. Witte Wieven appears designed around that balance. As a release from a brewery that continues to focus on agriculture, fermentation, and drinkability, it fits Flora Fermentation's direction well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is Witte Wieven. Flora Fermentation in Higashi-Omi, Shiga just released this new White IPA.
MugiWait, that name already sounds powerful! White witches as a beer name? Craft beer really loves dramatic entrances!
Hop BroIt comes from a Belgian legend, which is fitting. The fun part is the Belgian yeast spice layered with dank American hop aroma.
MugiHold on, what is dank aroma supposed to mean? Like the beer just slam-dunked into the glass?
Hop BroClose on energy, wrong sport. It usually means a resinous, deep aroma with herbal or grassy edges.
MugiOhhh, so it is not just light and breezy. That gives it real flavor depth, right? White IPA is doing a lot!
Hop BroExactly. The grain bill uses Pale Ale Malt, Wheat Malt Light, and flaked wheat to build that soft, easy texture.
MugiFlaked wheat? Wait, are we suddenly in the cereal aisle? That is breakfast energy and I was not ready.
Hop BroBasically flattened wheat, yeah. Then it stacks Loral, Nelson Sauvin, Idaho 7 and more into 6.0% ABV, 47 IBU, which is a sharp bit of design.
MugiAnd this is from a brewery that started in 2023 and began brewing in-house in 2024, right? Sense of place plus modern hops is a dangerous combination.
Hop BroThat Flora plus Fermentation concept really lands for me too. Aiming for classic beer you never get tired of makes this white witch even more tempting.
MugiI am sold. Spicy, dank, soft, and layered is unfair in the best way. I want a pint right now.
