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Uncle Jerry's Wit label artwork — a Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with orange peel, lemon peel, and coriander by von C Brewing Co. in Norristown PA
Belgian Witbier · 5.8% ABV

Uncle Jerry's Wit

Orange peel, lemon peel, coriander, and a subtle lactic snap from German sauermalz.

ABV
5.8%
IBU
N/A
SRM
3

Orange Peel · Coriander · Lactic Snap · Banana & Clove

Tasting Notes

Named for the Uncle Who Taught Us to Drink Wit

Classic Belgian witbier executed with the same care our lagers get. Spice is background complexity, not foreground flavor.

Named for the family member who introduced us to the style. A quiet acidulated-malt addition makes it more refreshing than a standard wit.

On tap Wed–Sun at the Norristown taproom.

Appearance
Hazy pale straw. Persistent white head. The wheat haze is intentional.
Aroma
Orange peel up front, coriander behind it. Banana and clove from the yeast. A faint lemon thread.
Flavor
Citrus and coriander across the palate. Banana-clove from the yeast adds depth. A subtle lactic snap at the finish — fresh and gently tart.
Mouthfeel
Medium body, silky. Refreshing.
Pairings
  • Mussels and shellfish
  • Citrus salads
  • Lemon herb chicken
  • Fresh chevre
  • Fruit tarts
Stainless-steel fermentation tanks lined along the back wall of the von C Brewing Co. brewhouse in Norristown PA — bar stools at the foot of the tanks, polished concrete floor reflecting the warm overhead work lights, the place every batch of every beer on the tap list passes through
Process

How it gets to the glass.

  1. 01

    Pilsner malt with malted and unmalted wheat. Orange peel, lemon peel, and coriander in the boil.

  2. 02

    A small acidulated-malt addition drops the mash pH and adds a clean lactic snap — a German technique on a Belgian style.

The Brewlog

Brewed to spec.

Every batch passes through the same sequence. Nothing leaves the tank early.

Style
Belgian Witbier
ABV
5.8%
IBU
12
SRM
3
Malt
Pilsner · malted + unmalted wheat · sauermalz
Spices
Orange peel · lemon peel · coriander
Fermentation
Belgian witbier yeast
Faucet
Standard draft
The Short Answers

About Uncle Jerry's Wit.

What is sauermalz?
German acidulated malt — barley treated with lactic acid bacteria before kilning. A small amount in the mash adds a clean lactic snap. A German trick on a Belgian style.
How spicy is it?
Spiced, but the spice is background. If you like Hoegaarden or Allagash White, you'll recognize the profile.
Available at the taproom?
Yes — flagship on the tap list at 1210 Stanbridge Street. Open Wed–Sun. Call (484) 231-1501 to confirm.
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Find Uncle Jerry's Wit at the Taproom

Wed–Sun at 1210 Stanbridge Street, Norristown PA

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