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Record 1 2011-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brewing and Malting
DEF

A beer brewed from wheat, often flavored with fruit.

CONT

In several brewing regions in Europe, the term 'white' was traditionally used to describe beers made to be consumed immediately, without a significant period of maturation; today the term is used to describe white beers generally.

OBS

From German Weizenbier or, from Flemish witbier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Brasserie et malterie
DEF

Très pâles, d'où leur nom, ces bières sont faites avec une proportion importante de blé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de cerveza y malta
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